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 Van Buren and who shall serve without
compensation and at the pleasure of the Town Board of the Town of
Van Buren. 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 Van Buren.
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 confidential and in no event shall
the identity of the town employee be disclosed except to authorized
persons and agencies. Such opinions shall be on the advice of counsel
employed by the Board of Ethics or, if none, the Town Counsel.
A.
The Town Board shall adopt rules and regulations to
govern the conduct of meetings of the Board of Ethics, including:
(1)
The selection and terms of office of a Chairman and
Secretary and such other officers as are deemed necessary.
(2)
The number of Board members constituting a quorum.
(3)
The number of Board members necessarily in affirmative
agreement to render an opinion.
(4)
The form and content of requests for opinions which
may include indication that certain municipal officials or employees
have been advised of such request.
