Members of the Board of Ethics shall not receive compensation for the
performance of their official duties but shall be reimbursed for reasonable
and necessary expenses.
A member of the Board of Ethics serves at the pleasure of the Town Board
and may be removed with cause after a hearing by a majority vote of the Town
Board.
At its first meeting each year the Board of Ethics shall elect a Chairman
from among its membership. Two members of the Board shall constitute a quorum,
and a vote of at least two members shall be required for the Board to take
any action. The Board shall hold at least one regularly scheduled meeting
per year, in March of each year, and other meetings as needed. The Chairman
or any two members of the Board may call a meeting of the Board upon reasonable
notice.
The Board of Ethics shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
A. Prescribe and promulgate rules and regulations governing
its own organization and procedures in a manner consistent with the Code.
B. Review and maintain lists of officers and employees and
any annual financial disclosure statements which may be promulgated by the
Town Board.
C. Issue advisory opinions to any Town officer or employee in accordance with §
14-20 below.
D. Index and maintain the confidentiality of advisory opinions.
E. Provide training and education to Town officers and employees
with respect to the provisions of the Code.
F. Prepare an annual report to the Town Board summarizing
the activities of the Board of Ethics.
G. Recommend changes to the Code of Ethics if deemed necessary
or appropriate by the Board.
H. Act only with respect to officers, employees and consultants
of the Town of Goshen.