As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
TOWN
Any board, commission, district, council or other agency,
department or unit of the government of the Town of Shandaken.
TOWN EMPLOYEE
Any officer or employee of the Town of Shandaken, whether
paid or unpaid, whether serving in a full-time, part-time or advisory
capacity.
No town 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
provision of law, any such town 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.