Board of Ethics

Overview

The Board of Ethics is established by local law § 15-18 and is comprised of five members. The Board of Ethics shall render, in writing, to the Town Board advisory opinions with respect to the interpretation and application of this local law § 15-18 or of Article 18 of the General Municipal Law. The opinions shall be rendered at the written request of the Town Board or of an officer or employee who submits a written request for such opinion on their own. The Town Board shall refer written, documented and sworn complaints to the Board of Ethics. Opinions of the Board of Ethics are solely for the guidance of the officer or employee involved and the Town Board.