PASSED

This enacted legislation abolishes the Office of the Clerk of the Court of Quarter Sessions and transfers its remaining powers and duties to the Department of Records or another department designated by the Managing Director. It also provides pension protections for certain affected employees who move to the First Judicial District and makes related changes to city law, including removing the office from provisions concerning elected officials and campaign limits.

Amending Title 2 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City-County Consolidation," by abolishing the Office of the Clerk of Quarter Sessions and reassigning its powers, functions and duties; amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by providing for pension and retirement rights for certain employees of the Office; and making conforming, technical changes to The Philadelphia Code; all under certain terms and conditions.