Upon the written request of any current or former Town officer, employee
or independent contractor inquiring about himself or herself, or upon
the request of the head of a Town department, agency, board or commission
inquiring about a person subject to his or her supervision, the Board
of Ethics shall render a written advisory opinion with respect to
the interpretation or application of this chapter, any applicable
state and local laws relating to conflicts of interest and municipal
ethics including, but not limited to, Article 18 of the General Municipal
Law, and all related rules, regulations, policies and procedures of
the Town of Hempstead, to the future or continuing conduct or interests
of such Town officer, employee, independent contractor or his or her
outside employer or business.