The
Board of Ethics shall investigate the notice of violation in reasonably
prompt fashion. In conducting any such investigation, the Board (or
a member thereof conducting such investigation pursuant to authorization
from the Board of Ethics) may request from the Town Board or any other
Town board, commission or agency, or any Officer, employee, or consultant,
any information, materials, and assistance necessary to properly conduct
the investigation without the need for adhering to Freedom of Information
protocols when soliciting Town government. Officials, employees, and
consultants will respond to such requests in a timely fashion by providing
the requested information, materials, and assistance unless otherwise
prevented from doing so by applicable law.