For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the
meanings indicated:
INTEREST
A direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit accruing to a
Town employee as the result of a contract with the Town. For the purposes
of this chapter, a Town employee shall be deemed to have an interest in the
contract of:
A.
His or her spouse, minor children and dependents, except
a contract of employment with the Town of Wheatfield.
B.
A firm, partnership or association of which such Town employee is a
member or employee.
C.
A corporation of which such Town employee is an officer, director or
employee.
D.
A corporation, any stock of which is owned or controlled directly or
indirectly by such Town employee.
TOWN
Any board, commission, district, council or other agency, department
or unit of the government of the Town of Wheatfield.
TOWN EMPLOYEE
Any officer or employee of the Town of Wheatfield, 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 or her duties in the public interest.
Any such Town employee who shall knowingly and intentionally violate
any of the provisions of this chapter may be subject to penalties in the manner
provided by law.