(a) Appointment.-- The President Judge of the Philadelphia Municipal Court may appoint hearing officers in proceedings under section 1123(a)(9) (relating to jurisdiction and venue). (b) Code of conduct.-- The Supreme Court shall promulgate a code of conduct to govern the conduct of hearing officers and provide for regular audits of the conduct of hearing officers. (c) Qualifications.-- A hearing officer must: (1) be an attorney at law; or (2) prior to assuming office, complete a course of training and instruction in the duties of the office and pass an examination. SUBCHAPTER C PITTSBURGH MAGISTRATES COURT Sec. 1141. Pittsburgh Magistrates Court. 1142. Seat of court. 1143. Jurisdiction and venue. 1144. Lien of judgment. Salary and Expenses. Section 24(b) of Act 142 of 1976 provided that, notwithstanding any other provisions of Act 142, the salary and expenses of the judges of the Pittsburgh Magistrates Court shall be paid by the City of Pittsburgh.
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