Albert H. Masland (born September 18, 1956) is a former

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member of the

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Biography

Masland graduated from the

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in 1974. He earned a degree from

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in 1979 and a

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from The Dickinson School of Law in 1982. From 1986–1992, he served as an

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. He was sworn in as a member of the

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

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, 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

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. He was appointed Chief Counsel to the

on January 10, 2005, where his duties included supervising a 50-person legal staff and serving as the primary legal advisor to the

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References

External links

* official PA House profile {{DEFAULTSORT:Masland, Albert Living people 1956 births Republican Party members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Dickinson College alumni Dickinson School of Law alumni