Albert Masland
Encyclopedia
Albert H. Masland is a former Republican
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
.
He graduated from the Peddie School
in 1974. He earned a degree from Dickinson College
in 1979 and a law degree
from The Dickinson School of Law in 1982.
From 1986-1992, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
. He was sworn in as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
representing the 199th legislative district
in 1993. He held that position until his retirement prior to the 2000 general election
.
From 2001 through 2002, Masland served as Commissioner of the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs for the Pennsylvania Department of State
, where he oversaw the Bureau's day to day functions. From 2002-2003, he served as the Inspector General of Pennsylvania
, where he led the Department of State's search for evidence of impropriety within Pennsylvania's executive agencies and the welfare program. He then served as Chief Counsel for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
. He was appointed Chief Counsel to the Pennsylvania Department of State
on January 10, 2005, where his duties included supervising a 50 person legal staff and serving as the primary legal advisor to the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
.
He graduated from the Peddie School
Peddie School
The Peddie School is a college preparatory school in Hightstown, New Jersey, United States. It is a nondenominational, coeducational boarding school located on a 280‑acre campus, and serves students in the ninth through twelfth grades, plus a small post-graduate class...
in 1974. He earned a degree from Dickinson College
Dickinson College
Dickinson College is a private, residential liberal arts college in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Originally established as a Grammar School in 1773, Dickinson was chartered September 9, 1783, five days after the signing of the Treaty of Paris, making it the first college to be founded in the newly...
in 1979 and a law degree
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from The Dickinson School of Law in 1982.
From 1986-1992, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Cumberland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and is one of three counties comprising the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 235,406.-History:...
. He was sworn in as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
representing the 199th legislative district
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 199
The 199th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located within Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and includes the following areas:* Cooke Township* Dickinson Township* Hopewell Township* Lower Frankford Township* Lower Mifflin Township...
in 1993. He held that position until his retirement prior to the 2000 general election
Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2000
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 7, 2000, with all districts being contested. State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House of Representatives up for a vote every two years. The term of office for those elected in 2000 ran...
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From 2001 through 2002, Masland served as Commissioner of the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs for the Pennsylvania Department of State
Pennsylvania Department of State
The Pennsylvania Department of State is a cabinet-level agency in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The department is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.Among the areas of responsibility are:*Campaign finance reporting*Charities...
, where he oversaw the Bureau's day to day functions. From 2002-2003, he served as the Inspector General of Pennsylvania
Government of Pennsylvania
-History:Pennsylvania has had five constitutions during its statehood: 1776, 1790, 1838, 1874, and . Prior to that, the province of Pennsylvania was governed for a century by a book titled Frame of Government, written by William Penn, of which there were four versions: 1682, 1683, 1696, and...
, where he led the Department of State's search for evidence of impropriety within Pennsylvania's executive agencies and the welfare program. He then served as Chief Counsel for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources , established on July 1, 1995, is the agency in the U.S. State of Pennsylvania responsible for maintaining and preserving the state's 117 state parks and 20 state forests; providing information on the state's natural resources; and...
. He was appointed Chief Counsel to the Pennsylvania Department of State
Pennsylvania Department of State
The Pennsylvania Department of State is a cabinet-level agency in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The department is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.Among the areas of responsibility are:*Campaign finance reporting*Charities...
on January 10, 2005, where his duties included supervising a 50 person legal staff and serving as the primary legal advisor to the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania administers the Pennsylvania Department of State of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania...
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Albert H. Masland (Republican) official PA House profile (archived)