As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
VILLAGE
Any board, commission, district, council or other agency, department
or unit of the government of the Village of Greene.
VILLAGE EMPLOYEE
Any officer or employee of the Village of Greene, whether paid or
unpaid, whether serving in a full-time, part-time or advisory capacity. No
person shall be deemed to be a municipal officer or employee solely by reason
of being a volunteer fireman or civil defense volunteer, except a Fire Chief
or Assistant Fire Chief.
No Village employee shall have any interest, financial or otherwise,
direct or indirect, or engage in any business or transaction or professional
activity or incur any obligation of any nature which is in substantial conflict
with the proper discharge of his duties in the public interest.
In addition to any penalty contained in any other provision of law,
any such Village employee who shall knowingly and intentionally violate any
of the provisions of this chapter may be fined, suspended or removed from
office or employment in the manner provided by law.