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Ethics Policy of the Town of Greenburgh

and Purpose of the Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics is a volunteer, bipartisan group of citizens appointed by the Town Board. The general ethics policy of the Town of Greenburgh and the purpose of the Board of Ethics are stated below:

            Declaration of policy.

Public service should be considered the highest calling of a citizen, and the public interest should take precedence over all private interests. To achieve these ends, a Town government should require that Public Officers, Employees and Agency Members be honest, fair and responsible to the people; that they exercise independent and impartial judgment; that they give their undivided allegiance to the public weal regardless of factionalism or transient political majorities; that public office and employment not be used for personal gain; that Public Officers, Employees and Agency Members observe in their official acts the highest standards of integrity and faithfully discharge their duties regardless of personal consideration; and that the public have confidence in its government and the Public Officers, Employees and Agency Members thereof, and that those Public Officers, Employees and Agency Members avoid even the appearance of impropriety. To avoid any appearance of impropriety, the Town Board desires to adopt a zero tolerance on the acceptance of any gift or contribution from a limited class of persons, such as Applicants, including their legal representatives and professional consultants, who seek approval from the Town for any matter of direct material financial benefit to such Applicant, and from parties having Contracts with the Town, for a limited duration. In recognition of these goals and to implement the Town’s governmental interests, there is hereby established this chapter, which includes a Code of Ethics for Public Officers, Employees and Agency Members of the Town of Greenburgh (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Town"), and a Board of Ethics to render advisory opinions, reports and recommendations with respect thereto, to investigate alleged violations thereof and to facilitate compliance therewith. [Town Code of the Town of Greenburgh § 570-1. (italics added)]