[Amended 2-22-2024 by L.L. No. 3-2024, effective 2/27/2024]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
APPOINTED OFFICIAL
All members of the Zoning Board, Planning Board, Board of
Assessment Review, Board of Ethics and Bingo Inspectors.
ELECTED OFFICIAL
The Supervisor, Highway Superintendent, Town Clerk, Tax Receiver,
and all members of the Town Board.
IMMEDIATE FAMILY
Spouse, grandfathers, grandmothers, grandsons, granddaughters,
fathers, mothers, stepfathers, stepmothers, sons, daughters, stepsons,
stepdaughters, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews,
first cousins, fathers-in-law, mothers-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law,
daughters-in-law, or sons-in-law and the spouses of any members of
the employee's immediate family. Immediate family also includes a
person who is in a spouse-like relationship to the employee.
The Town Board may authorize an exception to the prohibitions
under this article in cases where it is determined to be in accordance
with applicable law and in the best interest of the Town to grant
an exception. Requests for exceptions shall be submitted as a resolution
by a member of the Town Board in accordance with this article. The
Town Board shall hold a public hearing at a regularly advertised and
scheduled meeting; the Town Board may have the opportunity to question
the proposed employee, contractor or vendor, at said hearing. A majority
vote of the Town Board present at the meeting shall be required to
approve such an exception for employment, contract or purchase order.
Any individual who fails to file an affidavit required by §
7A-26 of this article shall be guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $1,000 and/or a term of imprisonment not to exceed six months and immediately terminated from employment at the Town of Brookhaven. Additionally, any false statement submitted on the affidavit or any other violation not covered by this section may be punishable in accordance with New York State Penal Law.