Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary
in this article, any person serving the County or any agency thereof
without compensation shall not be deemed in violation of the Article
unless such interest is in conflict with the proper discharge of his
official duties. No conflict shall be deemed to arise under this chapter
by virtue of stock ownership where such ownership constitutes less
than 5% of the outstanding stock of the corporation involved.
Nothing herein shall be deemed to bar or prevent
the timely filing by a present or former municipal officer or employee
of any claim, account, demand or suit against the County of Monroe
or any agency thereof on behalf of himself or any member of his family
arising out of any personal injury or property damage or for any lawful
benefit authorized or permitted by law.
The County Executive of the County of Monroe
shall cause a copy of this Code of Ethics to be distributed to every
officer and employee of the County of Monroe within 30 days after
the effective date of this chapter. Each officer and employee elected
or appointed thereafter shall be furnished a copy before entering
upon the duties of his office or employment.
[Amended 4-11-2023 by L.L. No. 4-2023]
Any contract willfully entered into by or with
Monroe County or any agency thereof in which there is an interest
prohibited by this chapter shall be null and void and wholly unenforceable.
In addition to any penalty contained in any other provision of law,
any person who shall knowingly and intentionally violate any of the
provisions of this code, including engaging in harassment or sexual
harassment conduct, may be fined, suspended, or removed from office
or employment, as the case may be, in the manner provided by law.
