As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
INTEREST
A direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit accruing
to a municipal officer or employee as the result of a contract with
the municipality which such officer or employee serves. For the purposes
of this article, a municipal officer or employee shall be deemed to
have an interest in the contract of:
A.
His spouse, minor children and dependents, except a contract
of employment with the municipality which such officer or employee
serves;
B.
A firm, partnership or association of which such officer or
employee is a member or employee;
C.
A corporation of which such officer or employee is an officer,
director or employee; and
D.
A corporation, any stock of which is owned or controlled directly
or indirectly by such officer or employee.
TOWN
Any board, commission, district, council or other agency,
department or unit of the government of the Town of Onondaga.
TOWN EMPLOYEE
Any officer or employee of the Town of Onondaga, 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 other 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.