51 Pa.C.S. Ch. 13

51 Pa.C.S. Ch. 13
in effect

51 Pa.C.S. § 13 Applicability.

This act shall apply as follows: * * * (2) The amendment or addition of 51 Pa.C.S. § 7306(a) and (e) shall apply to leaves of absence or military leaves of absence that are granted on or after the effective date of this section. Explanatory Note. Act 32 amended sections 8102, 8302, 8303, 8304, 8305.2, 8306, 8325, 8326, 8346, 8347, 8502, 8505, 8506 and 8507 of Title 24 and section 7306 of Title 51.

51 Pa.C.S. § 1301 Composition of Pennsylvania Guard.

The Pennsylvania Guard shall consist of such units as may be prescribed by the Governor.

51 Pa.C.S. § 1302 Designation and change of location of units.

The Governor shall designate the location of the several organizations and units and may change the same at his discretion. Organizations and units shall be located wherever practicable in armories owned by the Commonwealth.

51 Pa.C.S. § 1303 General officers of Pennsylvania Guard.

(a) General rule.--Persons commissioned to and holding in the Pennsylvania Guard the rank of general officer shall be known as general officers of the Pennsylvania Guard. The number of general officers shall be determined by the Governor. General officers shall be appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate unless previously confirmed as a general officer by the Senate. (b) Qualifications.--Any person appointed a general officer of the Pennsylvania Guard shall have served at least ten years as a commissioned officer in either the Pennsylvania National Guard, Pennsylvania Guard or any of the armed forces of the United States or their reserve components, which service may be cumulative.
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