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performance audit-An independent, third-party review of management’s performance and
the degree to which the performance of the entity meets pre-stated expectations.
performance bond-Bond from a contractor which guarantees the work/services will be
performed in accordance with the contract.
personal privilege-The right of a member of the governing body to address the governing
body on a question limited to cases in which his/her integrity, character or motives are
assailed, questioned or impugned.
piggyback purchase-Means by which municipalities may purchase materials, supplies and
equipment in accordance with contracts entered into by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
municipalities may also “piggyback” on other government entity contracts.
planning commission-A planning agency authorized by law to prepare and recommend
plans for the development of physical, social, economic and cultural resources and facilities
within a unit of government.
planning module-A revision to the municipality’s Sewage Facilities Act Plan; submission to
and approval by the Department of Environmental Protection is required for most types of
development unless the development is occurring in an area which is already served by
public sanitary sewage or which is included within the Act 537 Plan as an area into which
public sanitary sewage will be extended.
planned residential development (PRD)-An extension of cluster developments including
detached, semi-detached, attached and multi-storied structures, and may include land uses
other than residential to the extent they are designed to serve the residents.
plat-A map representing a tract of land, showing the boundaries and location of individual
properties and streets.
prevailing wage-Wage that is required to be paid to all workers under public works contracts
with estimated total project costs in excess of $25,000.
public authority-A public corporation created by one or more local governments to carry on
a specified function(s) outside the regular governmental structure; may issue bonds and
receive revenue through user fees.
public disclosure-Regulation providing that public records shall be open to inspection by
any person during regular office hours.
public employee-Any individual employed by the Commonwealth or a political subdivision
who is responsible for taking or recommending official action of a non-ministerial nature
with regard to contracting/procurement; administering or monitoring grants/subsidies;
planning/zoning; inspecting/licensing; regulating/auditing any person; or any other activity
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