There is hereby established a Code of Ethics for all Village officers, employees and officials, whether elected or appointed, paid or unpaid. The purpose of this code is to establish suitable ethical standards for all such officers, employees and officials by prohibiting acts or actions incompatible with the discharge of their public duties and the best interests of the Village of Ballston Spa and by directing disclosure of private financial interest or personal interest in matters affecting the Village by such officers, employees and officials. Any violations of this Code of Ethics may constitute a cause for suspension, removal from office or employment or other disciplinary action as more particularly set forth in §
27-7.
No officer, employee or official shall discriminate or favor any individual
or cause based solely upon race, color, creed, sex or his/her affiliation
with any religious, social or political organization.
Any officer, employee or official having any financial or private interest as designated in §
27-3D shall file written disclosures of said interest with the Village Clerk and the Board of Ethics as soon as he/she becomes aware of such interest. Said written disclosure shall set forth in detail the nature and extent of such interest.