There is hereby established a Board of Ethics, consisting of
three members to be appointed by the Town Board, all of whom reside
in the Town of Webb and who shall serve without compensation and at
the pleasure of the Town Board of the Town of Webb. A majority of
such members shall be persons other than Town employees but shall
include at least one member who is an elected or appointed Town employee
of the Town of Webb.
[Amended 2-12-2008 by Ord. No. 1-2008]
The Board of Ethics established hereunder shall render advisory
opinions to Town employees on written request and, upon request of
the Town Board, make recommendations to such Town Board as to any
amendments of this chapter. The opinions of the Board of Ethics shall
be advisory and shall be treated in accordance with the New York State
Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law Article 6). Such opinions
shall be on the advice of counsel employed by the Board of Ethics
or, if none, of the Town Attorney.
Such Board of Ethics, upon its formation, shall promulgate its
own rules and regulations as to its form and procedures and shall
maintain appropriate records of its opinions and proceedings.