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LL 08 Code of Ethics RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO ETHICS BOARD RESOLUTION NO. : 575, 92 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Nick Caimano WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mrs . Susan Goetz WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, by previous resolution, adopted Local Law No. 8, 1992, entitled, "Ethics and Disclosure Law, " and WHEREAS, the aforesaid Local Law provides for an Ethics Board consisting of five members, each appointed by unanimous vote of the Town Board, and WHEREAS, the aforesaid Local Law also provides that members of the Ethics Board will serve a term of four years, except, however, two of the original appointees will serve an initial term of two years, and WHEREAS, there is now presented to the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury, names of interested persons for service on the aforesaid Ethics Board, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Mr. Leonard Biles and Mr. Frank Munoff, each to serve an initial term of two years on the Ethics Board, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby appoints Mr. Russell Chatham, Sr. , Ms . Patricia Jameson, and Col . Robert Avon, to serve an initial term of four years on the aforesaid Ethics Board, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that each of the above-appointed persons shall be required to file an Ethics and Disclosure Statement within 30 days of the date of this resolution, and said persons shall also file within said 30 day time period, an Ethics and Disclosure Law Review Form. Duly adopted this 26th day of October, 1992, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Tucker, Mrs . Monahan, Mrs . Goetz, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Brandt Local Law Filing NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT Of STATE 162 WASHINGTON AVENUE, ALRANT, NT 12231 (Use this form to file a local law with the Secretary of State.) Text of law should be given as amended. Do not include matter being eliminated and do not use italics or underlining to indicate new matter. adt4of ..................Queen.sbur..y............................................................ Town V4 e Local Law No. ........8.......................................... of the year 19 ...92 A local law to...umend..thQ..Code,of...the..Town.of.Oueensbury by deleting and repealing Chapter 14 thereof, Ethics, Code of, and replacing it with a New Chapter 74, to he entitled, Ethi'&;ond Disclosure Law, Which Chapter provides for a revised Code of Ethics,Disclosure Stoteents,Ethics Advisory Be it enacted by the ...........T..o.wn...BpU�d...Council,Ethics Board,ond Penalties for non-CooTigi nce ..... . . . . ... . . .. . . .. ..... (Name of Legislative Body) Clddldfy C$tx Townof ................Oueensbury.........................................................................................................as follows: WNxge SECTION 1. The Code of the Town of Queensbury is hereby amended by deleting and repealing Chapter 14, Ethics, Code of. SECTION 2. ` - The Code of the Town of Queensbury is hereby amended by . adding thereto a new Chapter, to replace Chapter 14 hereinabove repealed, to be Chapter 14, Ethics and Disclosure Law to read as follows : 14. 1 Purpose. The citizens of the Town of Queensbury, New .York, desire and require accountability and candor of its government, and more particularly of those individuals who perform responsible functions on behalf of the Town government. Any and all conflicts of interest on the part of the Town officials and the Town government and reflect employees is deleterious to unfavorably on those associated with that government. Individuals who hold official positions as defined in this law constitute a distinct class of people whose public and personal affairs reflect upon, and relate to, the credibility and quality of government. Therefore, the Town of Queensbury Ethics and Disclosure Law is introduced. (If additional space is needed, attach pages the same size as this sheet, and number each.) (i) DOS•239 (Rev. 7/90) 14. 2 Tit le. This Chapter shall be known as "Ethics and Disclosure Law. " 14. 3 Statutory Authority and Laws Effected. This Chapter shall supplement or amend and may be more restrictive than the General Municipal Law Article 18 of the State of New York, only as set forth herein and it is not the intent of the Town Board to restrict the application of General Municipal Law Article 18 or dispense with any provision thereof except that this chapter is intended to supersede General Municipal Law § 808 (3) concerning local ethics boards. The General Municipal Law and Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York is cited as the authority for this Local Law. 14. 4 Definitions. When used in this Chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings : A. Officer, Official, or Employee shall mean : Ell Any elected official of the Town of Queensbury. E23 Any Town officer or employee. E33 Any officer, employee, or member of any department, agency, improvement district, division, boards, bureaus, commissions, councils, or advisory committee including the Queensbury Economic Development Corporation of the Town of Queensbury, except that officer or employee shall not include a judge, justice, officer, or employee of the Unified Court System. B. " Interest, " except where otherwise indicated, means a direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit accruing to an officer or employee as a result of a contract with the Town of Queensbury. For the purpose of this article, an officer or employee will be deemed to have an interest in the contracts or relationship of: 1. His or her spouse and unemancipated children and dependents, except a contract of employment with the Town of Queensbury which such officer or employee serves. 2. A firm, partnership or association of which an official or employee or spouse of such officer or employee is a (2) member or employee whose wages or salary is directly and proportionately related to the firm' s, partnership' s or association' s sales or business volume or in which the officer, employee, or spouse owns 5% or more ownership interest in the firm, partnership, or association. 3. A corporation of which such officer or employee or spouse of such of officer or employee is an officer, director, employee whose wages or salary is directly and proportionately related to the corporations sales or business volume or in which the officer or employee or spouse owns 5% or more of any outstanding shares of any class of stock. C. "Spouse" means the husband or wife of the employee or officer unless living separate and apart from the employee or officer with the intention of terminating the marriage or providing for permanent separation, or unless separated pursuant to a judicial order, decree or judgment or a legally binding separation agreement. D. "Unemancipated child" means any son, daughter, stepson or stepdaughter who is under age eighteen ( 18) , unmarried and living in the household of the officer or employee. E. "Dependents" means anyone who is claimed by the officer or employee as a dependent for Federal Income Tax purposes. 14. 5 Prohibited Activities. No official or employee shall : A. Have an interest as defined in New York State General Municipal Law § 800 and as prohibited in New York State General Municipal Law § 801 . H. Enter into a contract as a subcontractor or otherwise, to perform services or supply materials or property to a person, business entity, or association which is or anticipates being under contract with the Town when the purpose or effect of the officer' s or employee' s contract is to ultimately provide materials or services to the Town through said other person, business entity or association. C. Participate in the discussion, in his or her official capacity or vote on any contract under consideration by the Town or any agency, board or employee thereof, in which such officer or employee has an interest. The affected officer or employee may speak or comment on the contract as a private citizen after disclosure as herein required. (3) D. Participate in the discussion, in his or her official capacity or vote on any matter under consideration by the Town or any agency, board or employee thereof, where the officer or employee will enjoy a financial gain or suffer a financial loss as a result of action or non—action being considered or about to be undertaken by the Town, or any agency, board or employee thereof. The affected officer or employee may speak or comment on the matter as a private citizen after disclosure as required herein. E. Participate in the discussion in his or her official capacity or vote on a matter under consideration by the Town, or any agency, board or employee thereof, where the employee or officer maintains a business relationship or other financial relationship with any person, business, entity or association which is advocating or otherwise suggesting that the Town, agency, board or employee undertake a certain course of action or decide the matter in a certain way, except that employment by the officer or employee of the said person, business, entity or association to represent or provide a service in a matter not related to the matter being considered for the Town, shall not be considered a business relationship or other financial relationship. Also, an officer and employee who is merely a member of an association and does not have a relationship with the association which results in business from the association or a business relationship with the association which will result in financial gains or losses of any nature, shall not be subject to the provisions hereof. The affected officer or employee may speak or comment on the matter as a private citizen after disclosure as required herein. F. Solicit, directly or indirectly, any gift, or receive or accept any gift having value, whether in the form of money, services, loan, travel, entertainment, hospitality, thing or promise, or in any other form, under circumstances in which it could reasonably be inferred that the gift was intended to influence him or her or could reasonably be expected to influence him or her in the performance of his or her official duties, or was intended as a reward for any official action on his or her part, except that this provision shall not apply to ( 1 ) gifts or other things of value received from other Town officers or employees for purposes of being social, showing appreciation or celebrating a holiday or other event and (2) the receipt or acceptance of a gift under the value of $25. 00 where it is not practical, reasonable or possible to refuse or return the same and the gift is given or turned over to the Town or used for Town purposes. G. Receive or enter into any agreement, expressed or implied, for services to be rendered for a third party in relation to any matter before any agency or board or Queensbury Economic Development Corporation of the Town of Queensbury. (4) H. Disclose confidential information acquired in the course of his or her official duties or use such information to further his or her personal interest. I. After the termination of service or employment with the Town of Queensbury, appear before any board or agency of the Town of Queensbury on behalf of a third party for compensation or to further personal business or financial interest in relation to any case, proceeding or application in which he or she personally participated during the period of his or her service or employment, or which was under his or her active consideration. J. 1. Appear or practice before a Town board, agency, department or district or Queensbury Economic Development Corporation, or receive or enter into any agreement, express or implied, for compensation for services to be rendered in relation to any matter before a Town board, agency, department or district of which the officer or employee was a member or for whom the officer or employee rendered advice or services for a period of one ( 1 ) year following the date of termination of employment or service with the Town, except that this provision shall not (a) prohibit the effected officer or employee from appearing or practicing before any board, agency, department or district, or in entering into any agreement for compensation for services performed for the Town or any board, agency, district, department thereof, or on said officer' s or employee' s own behalf, (b) apply to members of any advisory committee or members of any Board which do not receive any compensation other than for expenses incurred and which do not have authority to grant or deny permits, approvals or other relief to individuals, partnerships, associations or corporations requesting the same, (c) prohibit any firm, association or corporation or any member thereof in which any present or former Town officer or employee is a member, associate, retired member, of counsel, shareholder, employee or a partner, from appearing, practicing, communicating or otherwise rendering services in relation to any matter before, or transacting business with the Town where such Town official or employee does not participate in or receive compensation from services rendered in relation to any matter before or transaction of business before any Town agency, board, employee, district or department. The fact that the official' s or employee' s name appears in the firm, association or corporation name or on letterhead shall not constitute appearance of practicing, communicating, or rendering services on any matter before the Town. 2. The provisions of this paragraph 14. 5 J. shall not be in force and effect until January 1, 1993 and shall not apply or be enforceable against any officer or employee, unless said official or employee is in the employ or associated with the Town of Queensbury on or after January 1, 1993. 14. 6 Disclosure of Interest. In addition to the disclosure requirements of General Municipal Law Sections 803 and 809 : A. Any officer or employee who has, will have or intends to acquire a financial interest or business interest or relationship with reference to any matter being considered by the Town of Queensbury or by any other official board, agency, officer or employee of the Town of Queensbury, will publicly disclose on the official record the nature and extent of such interest. B. Any officer or employee who has, will have or intends to loan funds or acquire any security interest or acquire ownership of any stock or options to buy stock or similar types of interest in any business, including but not held to, for profit or not- for-profit corporation, partnership, association which business has an interest in any matter being considered by the Town of Queensbury or by any other official, board, agency, officer or employee, shall upon hearing of said business interest, disclose in writing that such ownership exists and submit the same to the Town Clerk. The Town Clerk shall present such writing to the Town Board, which shall direct that the writing be made a part of the official minutes of the meeting. If, in the discretion of the Town Board, further information concerning contract and dollar value of the interest is warranted, the Town Board may request and the affected Town official or employee shall furnish the same. C. No person who is related by blood or marriage to a public officer or department head of the Town of Queensbury shall be employed by said public officer or department head before publicly disclosing the name, relationship and proposed employment to the Town Board and upon consent of a majority of said Board at a duly held meeting thereof. 14. 7 Annual Code of Ethics Review. A. Every officer and employee shall be required to attest on an annual basis that he or she has reviewed the Ethics and Disclosure Law of the Town of Queensbury and undertakes to conform to the provisions, purposes and intent thereof. Such attestation shall be made on an Ethics and Disclosure Law Review (6) Form on or before the first of April (4/1 ) each year or within thirty (30) days after the adoption of this law, whichever is later. B. Newly appointed or elected officials or employees whose duties commence after the first of April (4/ 1 ) filing deadline will be required to submit an Ethics and Disclosure Law Review Form within thirty (30) days after the commencement of their duties or within thirty (30) days after the adoption of this law, whichever is later. C. The penalties for failing to comply with paragraphs A and B of this subsection will be the same as those provided for in Section 14. 1 1. D. The Ethics and Disclosure Law Review Form shall be in a form substantially as follows : ETHICS AND DISCLOSURE LAW REVIEW FORM NAME: ADDRESS: TITLE: DATE OF APPOINTMENT: I, the undersigned, hereby attest that I have reviewed the Code of Ethics provisions in the Town of Queensbury Ethics and Disclosure Law. I also attest that I have/will undertake to conform to the provisions, purposes and intent thereof. Signature : 14.8 Disclosure. (7) All officials and employees except those identified in paragraph H. hereof shall file a Statement of Disclosure containing the information asked for on the annual Statement of Disclosure Form contained herein. The Statement will be filed with the Office of the Town Clerk no later than the first of April (4/ 1 ) of each year and will cover a period of twelve ( 12) months retroactively to the first of April (4/1 ) of the prior year, except that the first Statement of Disclosure required under and following adoption of this law shall be filed not later than 30 days after notice of the same except that same is provided to affected employees. The statement, at the option of the officer or employee, may be placed in a sealed envelope or folder. A. Newly appointed or elected officials or employees whose duties commence after the first of April (4/1 ) filing deadline will be required to submit a Disclosure Statement within thirty (30) days after the commencement of their duties, except that the first Statement of Disclosure required under and following adoption of this law shall be filed not later than 30 days after notice of the same except that same is provided to affected employees. The Disclosure will cover the twelve ( 12) month period prior to the date of filing. B. Within thirty (30) days of any change in the information contained in his or her most recently filed statement, the official or employee will file a signed amendment to the Statement reflecting that change. C. The Town Clerk will verify that each official or employee subject to this law has filed his or her Statement and will notify the Ethics Advisory Council of any instance of noncompliance. D. Financial Disclosure Statements will be maintained for a period of two (2) years from the date the officer or employee leaves office. E. The Disclosure Statement shall be in a form substantially as follows : DISCLOSURE STATEMENT I hereby submit the following Disclosure Statement under oath listing the assets, liabilities and sources of income of myself, my spouse and unemancipated children. D a t e o f S t a t e m e n t (8) (a) General Information : Name : Address : Title : Date of Appointment or Commencement of Work for the Town of Queensbury : Your Principal Occupation & Employer : Name of Spouse : Occupation & Principal Employer of Spouse : (b) Please list any office, trusteeship, directorship, partnership or position of any nature, including that of stockholder whether compensated or uncompensated, held by you or your spouse with any proprietorship, partnership, corporation or other for profit or not- for-profit organization other than the Town of Queensbury (presently or during the preceding 12 months) which does business with the Town of Queensbury or has any matter pending before the Town Board, Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals. (c) Please list any occupation, trade, business or profession presently engaged in by you or your spouse (presently or during the preceding 12 Months) which does business or has any matter pending with, or is licensed or regulated by a Town agency or department ( indicate what .Town agency or department ) : (d) Please list below all sources of gross income in excess of $10, 000 per year except income from stock ownership for you, your spouse or unemancipated children : All compensated employment of whatever nature : All directorships and other fiduciary positions for which compensation has or will be claimed : All contractual agreements producing or expecting to produce income : All honorariums, lecture fees and other miscellaneous sources of income : (e) Please list below the name and address of any proprietorship, partnership or corporation doing business with the Town of Queensbury or any agency or board thereof in which you, your spouse or unemancipated children presently have or have had in the preceding 12 months an interest of 5% or more : Company Name: Address: (f) Please indicate below the location, general nature and acquisition date of any real property in the Town of Queensbury in which direct, indirect, vested or contingent interest is held by you, your spouse or unemancipated children along with the names of all individuals or entities who share a direct or indirect interest therein. Individuals or Acquisition E n t i t i e s Sharing Location General Nature Date Sharing Interest *Please specify if commercial, industrial, residential, farm or vacant. (g) Please list any direct or indirect interest, whether vested or contingent, of you, your spouse or unemancipated children in any contract made or executed by the Town of Queensbury or any agency or board thereof: Description of Interest Instrumentality And Nature of Contract : (h) Please list below all notes and accounts receivable *in excess of one thousand dollars ($1, 000. 00) held by you or your spouse due from any entity doing business with the Town of Queensbury or any agency or board thereof: Type of Obligation, Date Due Name of Debtor: and Nature of Security. If Any *Deposit or investment accounts at banks, savings and loans associations, credit unions and investment firms do not constitute notes or accounts receivable. ( i ) Please list below all liabilities, excluding contingent liabilities, ( including the name of the creditor) of you and your spouse to any entity doing business with or having any matter considered by the Town of Queensbury or any agency or board thereof (do not include credit cards or ordinary consumer debt such as automobile and mortgage loans, or ordinary and customary business loans from banks, savings and loan associations and credit unions) : Type of Obligation, Date Due Name of Creditor: and Nature of Security. If Any � 11 � (j ) ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR WHICH SPACE IS INADEQUATE: I hereby certify that I have read the foregoing Disclosure Statement and the Addendum thereto ( if applicable) and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct and complete and that I have not and will not transfer any asset, interest or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest therein. Signed F. Upon receipt of any sealed or unsealed disclosure forms, the Town Clerk shall submit the same unopened if sealed to the Ethics Advisory Council which shall be the sole repository for such statements. Facilities for storing the same shall be made available by the Town Board at the Town offices. The storing facility shall be of such a nature that it can be locked to allow access by only the Ethics Advisory Council or under appropriate circumstances as set forth herein, the Ethics Advisory Board. G. The Ethics Advisory Council shall have access to and may review the disclosure forms at any time and when doing so shall give the affected employee or officer written notice of such activity within five (5) business days. The Ethics Board shall have access to and may review the disclosure forms when considering complaints of unethical practices or instances of impropriety brought by the Ethics Advisory Council. All laws, rules and regulations concerning or affecting review or examination by members of the general public of Financial Disclosure Statements filed in accordance with Article 18 of the General Municipal Law as currently written, shall otherwise be applicable to review or examinations by members of the general public of disclosure forms required hereunder. H. The following officers and employees shall not be required to file the Statement of Disclosure : 1. Employees classified by Civil Service as, mechanic, working foreman, water maintenance foreman, equipment operator, maintenance man, meter service man, water plant operator trainees, water plant operators, instrument technicians, laboratory operators, animal control officer, crematory assistant, laborer, senior account clerk, account clerk, clerk, assistant foreman, building maintenance persons, typists, cleaner, switchboard operator, senior typists, treatment plant technician, real property appraiser, principal account clerks, coordinator of senior center, court clerks, parts shop foreman, confidential secretaries, confidential administrative secretaries, secretaries, stenographers and senior stenographers, temporary or seasonal employees. 2. Members of advisory committees whose only function is to make advisory recommendations to the Town Board or other boards. 14. 9 Ethics Advisory Council. A. The Ethics Advisory Council will consist of five (5) members, each appointed by unanimous vote of the Town Board. Each appointee must reside in the Town of Queensbury. The Chairman will be selected by the majority vote of the council. B. None of the members of the Ethics Advisory Council may hold other public office, elected or appointed, or be an employee of the Town of Queensbury. C. The Ethics Advisory Council will serve a term of four (4) years ; however, two. of the original appointees will serve an initial term of two (2) years. D. Three (3) members of the Ethics Advisory Council will constitute a quorum. E. The members of the Ethics Advisory Council will not be compensated but will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. F. The Ethics Advisory Council shall have the following responsibilities and duties : 1. The Ethics Advisory Council will meet at least quarterly on or about the first Monday in January, April, July, and October. At each meeting, the Ethics Advisory Council will hear or receive (13 ) complaints of unethical practices brought by any citizen and will review requests for advisory opinions made by Town officers or employees. At the quarterly meeting in April, the Ethics Advisory Council will review filed Disclosure Statements and Code of Ethics review forms which have been submitted by officials and employees. 2. The Ethics Advisory Council will review all filed Statements and complaints to determine whether a conflict of interest or- impropriety exists between the public duties of the officials or employee and his private activities pursuant to this law. 3. Where the Ethics Advisory Council deems a conflict of interest or other impropriety adversely reflecting on the integrity of the town government does exist and, if in the sole opinion of the majority of the Ethics Advisory Council such conflict may warrant a public disclosure, the Council will cause and direct only relevant information pertaining to the conflict or impropriety of the particular official or employee to be filed with the Ethics Board. The Ethics Board will accept such Statements and maintain separate files for same. 4. Prior to the disclosure to the Ethics Board, the Ethics Advisory Council will specify, by written opinion, stating its findings of fact and conclusion, their reasons justifying their decision to notify the Ethics Board. Fifteen ( 15) days prior to the filing of the opinion with the Ethics Board, a copy will be mailed to the affected official or employee by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. The official or employee may respond, rebut or otherwise refute the opinion of the Ethics Advisory Council, either in writing or personally or both, before the Council at a time and place specified by the Council. The failure of the official or employee to respond personally within twenty—one (21 ) days from the date the opinion is received will constitute a waiver by that official or employee. The Ethics Advisory Council may, in its discretion, amend, revise or rewrite its opinion or rescind by a majority vote of the entire membership its initial decision to disclose the official' s or employee' s purported conflict or appearance of impropriety. 5. In addition to all other powers conferred by this section, the Ethics Advisory Council may recommend to the official or employee a manner in which the conflict of interest, or appearance of impropriety, may be rectified. An affidavit by the official or employee detailing his compliance with the recommendations may be sufficient reason to rescind the Ethics Advisory Council' s decision to make a disclosure to the Ethics Board. The affidavit must be delivered to the Council in the time and place set forth in the Council' s Certified, Return Receipt Requested letter to the official or employee. (14) If the official or employee fails to follow the recommendations of the Ethics Advisory Council in curing the conflict of interest, or appearance of impropriety, that fact will also be disclosed to the Ethics Board. Nothing herein will be construed or interpreted to mean that the Ethics Advisory Council is under a duty to make recommendations to the official or employee. 6. Pending the response of the official or employee and final resolution of an issue pursuant to either subsections (3) and (4) herein, the Ethics Advisory Council will not disclose any information to the Ethics Board. 7. The Ethics Advisory Council will recognize exceptions with respect to extensions of time within which to file Disclosure Statements due to justifiable cause or undue hardship. The Council, by a majority vote, may grant additional periods of time for complying with the Disclosure Statement filling requirement and will impose time limitations upon such extensions. 9. The Ethics Advisory Council may permit an official or employee to delete from the Disclosure Statement one or more items of information upon a finding by a majority of the entire council that the information which would otherwise be required to be disclosed will have no material bearing on the discharge of the duties of the official or employee. 14. 10 Ethics Board. A. The Ethics Board will consist of five (5) members, each appointed by the unanimous vote of the Town Board. Each appointee must reside in the Town of Queensbury. B. None of the members of the Ethics Board may hold any other public office, elected or appointed. C. The Ethics Board members will serve a term of four years; however, two of the original appointees will serve an initial term of two (2) years. D. Three (3) members of the Ethics Board will constitute a quorum. E. The members of the Ethics Board will not be compensated, but will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. F. Responsibilities 1. The Ethics Board will meet as necessary and when called upon to convene by the Ethics Advisory Council. At its meetings, the i (15 ) Board will receive and consider complaints of unethical practices or instances of impropriety brought by the Ethics Advisory Council. 2. Where the Ethics Board deems a conflict of interest or other inappropriate adversely reflecting on the integrity of the town government does exist and, if in the sole opinion of the majority of the entire membership of the Ethics Board such conflict warrants a public disclosure, the Ethics Board will cause and direct only relevant information pertaining to the conflict or impropriety of the particular official or employee to be filed with the Town Board. The filing will constitute a public record to be made available to anyone who makes application to examine such record. The Town Board will accept such statements and maintain separate files for same. 3. Fifteen ( 15) days prior to the filing of the opinion with the Town Board, a copy will be mailed to the official or employee by Certified Mail, a Return Receipt Requested. The official or employee may respond, rebut or otherwise refute the opinion of the Ethics Board, either in writing or personally or both, before the Board at a time and place specified by the Board. The failure of the official or employee to respond personally within twenty—one (21 ) days from the date the opinion is received will constitute a waiver by that official or employee. The Ethics Board may, in its discretion, amend revise or rewrite its opinion or rescind by a majority vote of the entire membership its initial decision to make a public disclosure. 4. In addition to all other powers conferred by this section, the Ethics Board may recommend to the official or employee a manner in which the conflict of interest, or appearance of impropriety, may be rectified. An affidavit by the official or employee detailing his compliance with the recommendations may be sufficient reason to rescind the Ethics Board' s decision to disclose the Statement or portion of the Statement to the Town Board. The affidavit must be delivered to the Board in the time and place set forth in the Board' s Certified, Return Receipt Requested letter to the official or employee. If the official or employee fails to follow the recommendations of the Ethics Board in curing the conflict of interest, or appearance of impropriety, that fact will also be disclosed to the Town Board. 5. Pending the response of the official or employee and final resolution of an issue pursuant to either Subsections (3) and (4) herein, the Ethics Board will not disclose any information to the Town Board or public. 6. In addition to any other powers and duties ,specified by this law, the Ethics Board will have the power and duty to conduct any (16 ) investigation necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. Pursuant to this power and duty, the Ethics Board may administer oaths or affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance and require the production of any books or records which it may deem relevant or material. 7. Notwithstanding, the provisions of Article VI of the Public Officers Law, the only records of the Ethics Board which will be available for public inspection are : (a) So much of the information set forth in the Disclosure Form not exempted from examination by or disclosure to members of the general public by Sections 14. 8 G hereof. (b) Notices of reasonable cause pursuant to Section 14. 11, paragraph A of this law. (c) Notices of civil assessments imposed pursuant to this law. (d) Disclosure Statements required by Section 14. 6 hereof. ( e) Those records specifically indicated herein. 14. 11 Members of Ethics Boards and Advisory Council. A. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Ethics Board will review and be the depository for the Disclosure Statements completed by the members of the Ethics Advisory Council, while the Ethics Advisory Council shall review and be the depository of the Disclosure Statements filed by the members of the Ethics Board. B. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event that a complaint of unethical practice is brought by any citizen against a member of the Ethics Advisory Council or a request for an advisory opinion is made by a member of the Advisory Council, the same shall be reviewed by the Ethics Board and the Ethics Board shall have all authority and duties and responsibilities of the Ethics Advisory Council for such purposes in addition to its own authority, duties and responsibilities. C. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event that a complaint of unethical practice is brought by any citizen against a member of the Ethics Board or a request for an advisory opinion is made by a member of the Ethics Board, the same shall be reviewed by the Ethics Advisory Council and the Ethics Advisory Council shall have all authority and duties and responsibilities of the Ethics Board for such purposes in addition to its own authority, duties and responsibilities. (17) 14. 11 Penalties. A. If any official or employee refuses or fails, either unknowingly or intentionally to file a Statement as required by this law, the Ethics Board will notify the Town Board that said individual has not filed a Statement. Upon such notification, the Town Board may suspend the official or employee without pay ( if compensated) . In addition, the official or employee will also be notified by Certified Mail that no Statement has been filed. Once a Statement has been filed, the Ethics Board will promptly notify the Town Board that the official or employee has complied with the filing requirement of this law, reinstate the official or employee and release all monies withheld. Notwithstanding any other penalties imposed by this section, if any official or employee does not file a Statement within forty—five (45) days after being notified by the Ethics Board that said official or employee has failed to file, or if the official or employee files a Statement which otherwise fraudulently answered any question set forth in the Statement, or intentionally withheld any information asked for or demanded in the Statement, such action will be deemed a misconduct of office and will be grounds for suspension or dismissal. The Ethics Board will send a notice of reasonable cause to the Town Board of such instances of misconduct. The Town Board may take whatever action it deems appropriate to enforce a suspension or dismissal of the offending individual. B. If any official or employee files a Statement with the intent to deceive, intentionally misrepresent, or to otherwise fraudulently answer any question set forth in the Statement, or to intentionally withhold any information asked for or demanded in the Statement, and if such deception or misrepresentation is found to be both intentional and material, then such official or employee may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10, 000. 00) by the Ethics Board. Assessment of a civil penalty will be final unless suspended or vacated within thirty (30) days of imposition by the Ethics Board. C. It will be a violation of this chapter for any individual, except the individual who filed such Statement, to disclose any information contained on a Disclosure Statement except as authorized by this law. A civil action may be brought by the Town Board against any person or organization that violates this paragraph. D. Nothing in this section will be construed as precluding the prosecution of officials or employees for violations of any �18) offense, criminal or civil, pursuant to the laws, ordinances or statutes of the State of New York. E. Any appointed official or employee who is dismissed from his or her position by virtue of a violation of this law will be prohibited for a period of three (3) years after the date of such dismissal from service as an official or employee as defined in Section 14. 4A of this law. 14. 12 Distribution. A. The Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury shall cause a copy of this Code of Ethics to be distributed to every officer and employee of the Town of Queensbury within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this chapter. Each officer and employee elected or appointed thereafter shall be furnished a copy before entering upon the duties of his office or employment. B. Failure to distribute any such copy or failure of any officer or employee to receive such copy shall have no effect on the duty of compliance with such code nor the enforcement of provisions thereof. SECTION 3. In the event that any word, term or provision of this Local Law should be declared void or unenforceable by a Court of Law, then such word, term or provision shall be deemed deleted from this Local Law and the same, to the extent possible, shall be read and interpreted and enforced as so amended. SECTION 4. This Local Law shall become effective immediately upon filing in the Office of the Secretary of State. (19) (Complete the certification in the paragraph that applies to the filing of this local law and strike out that which is not applicable.) 1. (Final adoption by local legislative body only.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. g of 19-a2 of the (CX0Wjy)0Qty)(Town)kWJJage) of Oueenshury was duly passed by the Town Boo on _/ulv 20 19 92, in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. (Name o egie ativeBody) 2. (Passage by local legislative body with approval, no disapproval or repassage after disapproval by the Elective Chief Executive Officer'.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 19 of the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of was duly passed by the on 19_, and was (approved)(not disapproved)(repassed after (Name o e`ie ative ody disapproval) by the and was deemed duly adopted on 19 ect�ve hie Executive uer in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. 3. (Final adoption by referendum.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 19 of the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of was duly passed by the on 19 , and was (approved)(not disapproved)(repassed after Name of Legislative Body disapproval) by the on 19 . Such local law was Elective Chief Executive O[ficer submitted to the people by reason of a (mandatory)(permissive) referendum, and received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors voting thereon at the (general)(special)(annual) election held on 19_, in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. 4. (Subject to permissive referendum and final adoption because no valid petition was filed requesting referndum.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 19 of the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of was duly passed by the on 19_, and was (approved)(not disapproved)(repassed after ame of gu alive y disapproval) by the on 19 Such local law was subject to (Elective hie Executive Office"* permissive referendum and no valid petition requesting such referendum was filed as of 19_ in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. 'Elective Chief Executive Officer means or includes the chief executive officer of a county elected on a county-wide basis or, if there be none, the chairman of the county legislative body, the mayor of a city or village, or the supervisor of a town where such officer is vested with the power to approve or veto local laws or ordinances. (20) 5. (City local law concerning Charter revision proposed by petition.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 19 of the City of having been submitted to referendum pursuant to the provisions of section (36)(37) of the Municipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of such city voting thereon at the (special)(general) election held on 19_, became operative. 6. (County local'Iaw concerning adoption of Charter.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 19 of the County of , State of New York, having been submitted to the electors at the General Election of November 19_, pursuant to subdivisions 5 and 7 of section 33 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the cities of said county as a unit and of a majority of the qualified electors of the towns of said county considered as a unit voting at said general election, became operative. (If any other authorized form of final adoption has been followed, please provide an appropritate certification.) I further certify that I have compared the preceding local law with the original on file in this office and that the same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of such original local law, and was finally adopted in the manner indicated in paragraph 1 , above. ,( , 7-Terk of the Qcr=ty legislative body, City,Town or Viltalge Isr or officer designated by local legilaative body (Seal) Date: July 27 1992 (Certification to be executed by County Attorney, Corporation Counsel, Town Attorney, Village Attorney or other authorized Attorney of locality.) 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Do not include matter being eliminated and do not use italics or underlining to indicate new matter. 04tfof ..................Qu.eensh.(rry.............................................................................. Town VJ e Local Laic No. ........8.......................................... of the year 19 ...92. A local law to...umend..the..C;.ode.of... .. the Town o� Queensbury by deleting and r...epeoliny Chopter 14 . ... . .. . .. ... ...... .... . thereof, Ethics, Codr. of, bad replacing it with a New Chapter 14, to he entitled,...E.thics. .aril Disclosure Low, Which Chapter provides for o revised Code of Ethics,DisclosLrre Stciteltents,Ethics Advisory Be it enacted by the ...........T.own.&Prd...Council,Ethics Board and Penalties for non-CooriNe nce ................................................................ (Name of Legislative Body) C16t> yy cots Townof ................Cate(�n.sbury..........................................................................................................as follows: N'Qxge SECTION 1. The Code of the Town of Queensbury is hereby amended by deleting and repealing Chapter 14, Ethics, Code of. SECTION 2. The Code of the Town of Queensbury is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Chapter, to replace Chapter 14 hereinabove repealed, to be Chapter 14, Ethics and Disclosure Law to read as follows : 14. 1 Purpose. The citizens of the Town of Queensbury, New York, desire and require accountability and candor of its government, and more particularly of those individuals who perform responsible functions on behalf of the Town government. Any and all conflicts of interest on the part of the Town officials and employees is deleterious to the Town government and reflect unfavorably on those associated with that government. Individuals who hold official positions as defined in this law constitute a distinct class of people whose public and personal affairs reflect upon, and relate to, the credibility and quality of government. Therefore, the Town of Queensbury Ethics and Disclosure Law is introduced. (If additional space is needed, attach pages the same size as this sheet, and number each.) DOS•239 (Rev. 7/90) 14. 2 Title. This Chapter shall be known as "Ethics and Disclosure Law. " 14. 3 Statutory Authority and Laws Effected. This Chapter shall supplement or amend and may be more restrictive than the General Municipal Law Article 18 of the State of New York, only as set forth herein and it is not the intent of the Town Board to restrict the application of General Municipal Law Article 18 or dispense with any provision thereof except that this chapter is intended to supersede General Municipal Law § 808 (3) concerning local ethics boards. The General Municipal Law and Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York is cited as the authority for this Local Law. 14. 4 Definitions. When used in this Chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings : A. Officer, Official , or Employee shall mean : [ 11 Any elected official of the Town of Queensbury. C21 Any Town officer- or employee. [31 Any officer, employee, or member- of any department , agency, improvement district , division, boards, bureaus, commissions, councils, or advisory committee including the Queensbury Economic Development Corporation of the Town of Queensbury, except that officer or employee shall not include a judge, Justice, officer, or employee of the Unified Court System. B. " Interest, " except where otherwise indicated, means a direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit accruing to an officer- or employee as a result of a contract with the Town of Queensbury. For the purpose of this article, an officer or employee will be deemed to have an interest in the contracts or relationship of : 1 . Hfs Or her spouse and unemancipated children and dependents, except a contract of employment with the Town of Queensbury which such officer or employee serves. 2. A firm, partnership or association of which an official or employee or spouse of such officer or employee is a member or employee whose wages or salary is directly and proportionately related to the firms, partnership' s or association' s sales or business volume or in which the officer, employee, or spouse owns 5% or more ownership interest in the firm, partnership, or association. 3. A corporation of which such officer or employee or Spouse of such of officer or employee is an officer, director, employee whose wages or salary is directly and proportionately related to the corporations sales or business volume or in which the officer or employee or spouse owns 5% or more of any outstanding shares of any class of stock. C. "Spouse" means the husband or wife of the employee or officer unless living separate and apart from the employee or officer with the intention of terminating the marriage or providing for permanent separation, or unless separated pursuant to a judicial order, decree or judgment or a legally binding separation agreement. D. "Unemancipated child" means any son, daughter, stepson or stepdaughter who is under age eighteen ( 18) , unmarried and living in the household of the officer or employee. E. "Dependents" means anyone who is claimed by the officer or employee as a dependent for Federal Income Tax purposes. 14. 5 Prohibited Activities. No official or employee shall : A. Have an interest as defined in New York State General Municipal Law g 800 and as prohibited in New York State General Municipal Law § 801 . B. Enter into a contract as a subcontractor or otherwise, to perform services or supply materials or property to a person, business entity, or association which is or anticipates being under contract with the Town when the purpose or effect of the officer' s or employee' s contract is to ultimately provide materials or services to the Town through said other person, business entity or association. C. Participate in the discussion, in his or her official capacity or vote on any contract under consideration by the Town or any agency, board or employee thereof, in which such officer or employee has an interest. The affected officer or employee may speak or comment on the contract as a private citizen after disclosure as herein required. (3) D. Participate in the discussion, in his or her official capacity or vote on any matter under consideration by the Town or any agency, board or employee thereof, where the officer or employee will enjoy a financial gain or suffer a financial loss as a result of action or non—action being considered or about to be undertaken by the Town, or any agency, board or employee thereof. The affected officer or employee may speak or comment on the matter as a private citizen after disclosure as required herein. E. Participate in the discussion in his or her official capacity or vote on a matter under consideration by the Town, or any agency, board or employee thereof, where the employee or officer- maintains a business relationship or other financial relationship with any person, business, entity or association which is advocating or otherwise suggesting that the Town, agency, board or employee undertake a certain course of action or decide the matter in a certain way, except that employment by the officer or employee of the said person, business, entity or association to represent or provide a service in a matter not related to the matter being considered for the Town, shall not be considered a business relationship or other financial relationship. Also, an officer and employee who is merely a member of an association and does not have a relationship with the association which results in business from the association or a business relationship with the association which will result in financial gains or losses of any nature, shall not be subject to the provisions hereof. The affected officer or employee may speak or comment on the matter as a private citizen after disclosure as required herein. F. Solicit , directly or indirectly, any gift , or receive or accept any gift having value, whether in the form of money, services, loan, travel , entertainment, hospitality, thing or promise, or in any other form, under circumstances in which it could reasonably be inferred that the gift was intended to influence him or her or could reasonably be expected to influence him or her in the performance of his ar her official duties, or was intended as a reward for any official action on his or her part, except that this provision shall not apply to ( 1 ) gifts or other things of value received from other Town officers or employees for purposes of being social , showing appreciation or celebrating a holiday or other event and (2) the receipt or acceptance of a gift under the value of $25. 00 where it is not practical , reasonable or possible to refuse or return the same and the gift is given or turned over to the Town or used for Town purposes. 6. Receive or enter into any agreement , expressed or implied, for services to be rendered for a third party in relation to any matter before any agency or board or Queensbury Economic Development Corporation of the Town of Queensbury. (4 ) H. Disclose confidential information acquired in the course of his or her official duties or use such information to further his or her personal interest. I. After the termination of service or employment with the Town of Queensbury, appear before any board or agency of the Town of Queensbury on behalf of a third party for compensation or to further personal business or financial interest in relation to any case, proceeding or application in which he or she personally participated during the period of his or her service or employment, or which was under his or her active consideration. J. 1 . Appear or practice before a Town board, agency, department or district or Queensbury Economic Dev lopment Corporation, or receive or enter into any agreement, express or implied, for compensation for services to be rendered in relation to any matter before a Town board, agency, department or district of which the officer or employee was a member or for whom the officer or employee rendered advice or services for a period of one ( 1 ) year following the date of termination of employment or service with the Town, except that this provision shall not (a) prohibit the effected officer or employee from appearing or practicing before any board, agency, department or district , or in entering into any agreement for compensation for services performed for the Town or any board, agency, district, department thereof, or on said officer' s or employee' s own behalf, (b) apply to members of any advisory committee or members of any Board which do not receive any compensation other than for expenses incurred and which do not have authority to grant or deny permits, approvals or other relief to individuals, partnerships, associations or corporations requesting the same, (c) prohibit any firm, association or corporation or any member thereof in which any present or former Town officer or employee is a member, associate, retired member, of counsel , shareholder, employee or a partner, from appearing, practicing, communicating or otherwise rendering services in relation to any matter before, or transacting business with the Town where such Town official or employee does not participate in or receive compensation from services rendered in relation to any matter before or transaction of business before any Town agency, board, erployee, district or department. The fact that the official ' s or employee' s name appears in the firm, association or corporation name or on letterhead shall not constitute appearance of practicing, communicating, or rendering services on any matter before the Town. (5 ) 2. The provisions of this paragraph 14. 5 J. shall not be in force and effect until January 1, 1993 and shall not apply or be enforceable against any officer or employee, unless said official or employee is in the employ or associated with the Town of Queensbury on or, after January 1, 1993. 14. 6 Disclosure of Interest. In addition to the disclosure requirements of General Municipal Law Sections 803 and 809 : A. Any officer or employee who has, will have or intends to acquire a financial interest or business interest or relationship with reference to any matter being considered by the Town of Queensbury or by any other official board, agency, officer or- employee of the Town of Queensbury, will publicly disclose on the official record the nature and extent of such interest. B. Any officer or employee who has, will have or intends to loan funds or acquire any security interest or acquire ownership of any stock or options to buy stock or similar types of interest in any business, including but not held to, for profit or not- for-profit corporation, partnership, association which business has an interest in any matter being considered by the Town of Queensbury or by any other official, board, agency, officer or employee, shall upon hearing of said business interest , disclose in writing that such ownership exists and submit the same to the Town Clerk. The Town Clerk shall present such writing to the Town Board, which shall direct that the writing be made a part of the official minutes of the meeting. If, in the discretion of the Town Board, further information concerning contract and dollar value of the interest is warranted, the Town Board may request and the affected Town official or employee shall furnish the same. C. No person who is related by blood or marriage to a public officer- or department head of the Town of Queensbury shall be employed by said public officer or department head before publicly disclosing the name, relationship and proposed employment to the Town Board and upon consent of a majority of said Board at a duly held meeting thereof. 14. 7 Annual Code of Ethics Review. A. Every officer and employee shall be required to attest on an annual basis that he or she has reviewed the Ethics and Disclosure Law of the Town of Queensbury and undertakes to conform to the provisions, purposes and intent thereof. Such attestation shall be made on an Ethics and Disclosure Law Review (6) Form on or before the first of April ( 4/ 1 ) each year or within thirty (30) days after the adoption of this law, whichever is later. H. Newly appointed or elected officials or employees whose duties commence after the first of April (4/ 1 ) filing deadline will be required to submit an Ethics and Disclosure Law Review Form within thirty (30) days after the commencement of their duties or within thirty (30) days after the adoption of this law, whichever is later. C. The penalties for failing to comply with paragraphs A and H of this subsection will be the same as those provided for in Sect ion 1 4. 11. D. The Ethics and Disclosure Law Review Form shall be in a form substantially as follows : ETHICS AND DISCLOSURE LAW REVIEW FORM NAME: ADDRESS: TITLE: DATE OF APPOINTMENT: I, the undersigned, hereby attest that I have reviewed the Code of Ethics provisions in the Town of Queensbury Ethics and Disclosure Law. I also attest that I have/will undertake to conform to the provisions, purposes and intent thereof. Signature : 14. 8 Disclosure. (7) All officials and employees except those identified in paragraph H. hereof shall file a Statement of Disclosure containing the information asked for on the annual Statement of Disclosure Form contained herein. The Statement will be filed with the Office of the Town Clerk no later than the first of April (4/ 1 ) of each year and will cover a period of twelve ( 12) months retroactively to the first of April (4/ 1 ) of the prior Year, except that the first Statement of Disclosure required under and following adoption of this law shall be filed not later- than 30 days after notice of the same except that same is provided to affected employees. The statement, at the option of the officer or employee, may be placed in a sealed envelope or folder. A. Newly appointed or elected officials or employees whose duties commence after the first of April (4/ 1 ) filing deadline will be required to submit a Disclosure Statement within thirty (30) days after the commencement of their duties, except that the first Statement of Disclosure required under and following adoption of this law shall be filed not later than 30 days after- notice of the same except that same is provided to affected employees. The Disclosure will cover the twelve ( 12) month period prior to the date of filing. B. Within thirty (30) days of any change in the information contained in his or her most recently filed statement , the official or employee will file a signed amendment to the Statement reflecting that change. C. The Town Clerk will verify that each official or employee subject to this law has filed his or her Statement and will notify the Ethics Advisory Council of any instance of noncompliance. D. Financial Disclosure Statements will be maintained for a period of two (^) years from the date the officer or employee leaves office. E. The Disclosure Statement shall be in a form substantially as follows : DISCLOSURE STATEMENT I hereby submit the following Disclosure Statement under oath listing the assets, liabilities and sources of income of myself, my spouse and unemancipated children. D a t e o f S t a t e m e n t ; (©1 (a) General Information : Name : Address : Title : Date of Appointment or Commencement of Work for the Town of Queensbury : Your Principal Occupation d Employer : Name of Spouse : Occupation d Principal Employer of Spouse : ( b) Please list any office, trusteeship, directorship, partnership or position of any nature, including that of stockholder whether compensated or uncompensated, held by you or your spouse with any proprietorship, partnership, corporation or other for profit or not- for-profit organization other than the Town of Queensbury (presently or during the preceding 12 months ) which does business with the Town of Queensbury or has any matter pending before the Town Board, Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals. (c) Please list any occupation, trade, business or profession presently engaged in by you or your spouse ( presently or during the preceding 12 Months ) which does business or has any matter pending with, or is licensed or regulated by a Town agency or department ( indicate what Town agency or department ) : (d) Please list below all sources of gross income in excess of $ 10, 000 per year except income from stock ownership for you, your spouse or unemancipated children : All compensated employment of whatever nature : All directorships and other fiduciary positions for which compensation has or will be claimed : (9) All contractual agreements producing or expecting to produce income : All honorariums, lecture fees and other miscellaneous sources of income : (e) Please list below the name and address of any proprietorship, partnership or corporation doing business with the Town of Queensbury or any agency or- board thereof in which you, your spouse or unemancipated children presently have or have had in the preceding 12 months an interest of 5x or more : Company Name: Address: ( f) Please indicate below the location, general nature and acquisition date of any real property in the Town of Queensbury in which direct , indirect , vested or contingent interest is held by you, your spouse or unemancipated children along with the names of all individuals or entities who share a direct or indirect interest therein. Individuals or Acquisition E n t i t i e s Sharing Location General Nature Date Sharing Interest (1� *Please specify if commercial , industrial , residential , farm or vacant. (g) Please list any direct or indirect interest , whether vested or contingent , of you, your spouse or unemancipated children in any contract made or executed by the Town of Queensbury or, any agency or board thereof : Description of Interest Instrumentality And Nature of Contract : (h) Please list below all notes and accounts receivable * in excess of one thousand dollars ( $ 11000. 00) held by you or your spouse due from any entity doing business with the Town of Queensbury or any agency or board thereof: Type of Obligation, Date Due Name of Debtor : and Nature Of Security, If Any *Deposit or investment accounts at banks, savings and loans associations, credit unions and investment firms do not constitute notes or accounts receivable. ( i ) Please list below all liabilities, excluding contingent liabilities, ( including the name of the creditor) of you and your spouse to any entity doing business with or having any matter considered by the Town of Queensbury or any agency or board thereof (do not include credit cards or ordinary consumer debt such as automobile and mortgage loans, or ordinary and customary business loans from banks, savings and loan associations and credit unions ) : Type of Obligation, Date Due Name of Creditor: and Nature of Security, If Any l � 1 I (j ) ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR WHICH SPACE IS INADEQUATE: I hereby certify that I have read the foregoing Disclosure Statement and the Addendum thereto ( if applicable ) and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct and complete and that I have not and will not transfer any asset, interest or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest therein. Signed F. Upon receipt of any sealed or unsealed disclosure forms, the Town Clerk shall submit the same unopened if sealed to the Ethics Advisory Council which shall be the sole repository for such statements. Facilities for storing the same shall be made available by the Town Board at the Town offices. The storing facility shall be of such a nature that it can be locked to allow access by only the Ethics Advisory Council or under appropriate circLImstances as set forth herein, the Ethics Advisory Board. G. The Ethics Advisory Council shall have access to and may review the disclosure forms at any time and when doing so shall give the affected employee or officer written notice of such activity within five (5) business days. The Ethics Board shall have access to and may review the disclosure forms when considering complaints of unethical practices or instances of impropriety brought by the Ethics Advisory Council. All laws, rules and regulations concerning or affecting review or examination by members of the general public of Financial Disclosure Statements filed in accordance with Article IS of the General Municipal Law as currently written, shall otherwise be applicable to review or examinations by members of the general public of disclosure forms required hereunder. H. The following officers and employees shall not be required to file the Statement of Disclosure : 1. Employees classified by Civil Service as, mechanic, working foreman, water maintenance foreman, equipment operator, maintenance man, meter service man, water plant operator trainees, water plant operators, instrument technicians, laboratory operators, animal control officer, crematory assistant, laborer,, senior account clerk, account clerk, clerk, assistant foreman, building maintenance persons, typists, cleaner, switchboard operator, senior typists, treatment plant technician, real property appraiser, principal account clerks, coordinator of senior center, court clerks, parts shop foreman, confidential secretaries, confidential administrative secretaries, secretaries, stenographers and senior stenographers, temporary or seasonal employees. 2. Members of advisory committees whose only function is to make advisory recommendations to the Town Board or other boards. 14_ 9 Ethics Advisory Council. A. The Ethics Advisory Council will consist of five (5) members, each appointed by unanimous vote of the Town Board. Each appointee must reside in the Town of Queensbury. The Chairman will be selected by the majority vote of the council . D. None of the members of the Ethics Advisory Council may hold other public office, elected or appointed, or be an employee of the Town of Queensbury. C_ The Ethics Advisory Council will serve a term of four (4 ) years ; however, two of the original appointees will serve an initial term of two (2) years. D. Three (3) members of the Ethics Advisory Council will constitute a quorum. E. The members of the Ethics Advisory Council will not be compensated but will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. F. The Ethics Advisory Council shall have the following responsibilities and duties : 1 . The Ethics Advisory Council will meet at least quarterly on or about the first Monday in January, April , July, and October. At each meeting, the Ethics Advisory Council will hear or receive complaints of unethical practices brought by any citizen and will review requests for advisory opinions made by Town officers or employees. At the quarterly meeting in April , the Ethics Advisory Council will review filed Disclosure Statements and Code of Ethics review forms which have been submitted by officials and employees. 2. The Ethics Advisory Council will review all filed Statements and complaints to determine whether a conflict of interest or- impropriety exists between the public duties of the officials or employee and his private activities pursuant to this law. 3. Where the Ethics Advisory Council deems a conflict of interest or other impropriety adversely reflecting on the integrity of the town government does exist and, if in the sole opinion of the majority of the Ethics Advisory Council such conflict may warrant a public disclosure, the Council will cause and direct only relevant information pertaining to the conflict or impropriety of the particular official or employee to be filed with the Ethics Board. The Ethics Board will accept such Statements and maintain separate files for same. 4. Prior to the disclosure to the Ethics Board, the Ethics Advisory Council will specify, by written opinion, stating its findings of fact and conclusion, their reasons justifying their decision to notify the Ethics Board. Fifteen ( 15) days prior- to the filing of the opinion with the Ethics Board, a copy will be mailed to the affected official or employee by Certified Mail , Return Receipt Requested. The official or employee may respond, rebut or otherwise refute the opinion of the Ethics Advisory Council , either in writing or personally or both, before the Council at a time and place specified by the Council . The. failure of the official or employee to respond personally within twenty—one (21 ) days from the date the opinion is received will constitute a waiver by that official or employee. The Ethics Advisory Council may, in its discretion, amend, revise or rewrite its opinion or rescind by a majority vote of the entire membership its initial decision to disclose the official ' s or employee' s purported conflict or appearance of impropriety. 5. In addition to all other powers conferred by this section, the Ethics Advisory Council may recommend to the official or employee a manner in which the conflict of interest, or appearance of impropriety, may be rectified. An affidavit by the official or employee detailing his compliance with the recommendations may be sufficient reason to rescind the Ethics Advisory Council' s decision to make a disclosure to the Ethics Board. The affidavit must be delivered to the Council in the time and place set forth in the Council ' s Certified, Return Receipt Requested letter to the official or employee. (14 ) If the official or employee fails to follow the recommendations of the Ethics Advisory Council in curing the conflict of interest , or appearance of impropriety, that fact will also be disclosed to the Ethics Board. Nothing herein will be construed or interpreted to mean that the Ethics Advisory Council is under a duty to make recommendations to the official or employee. 6. Fending the response of the official or employee and final resolution of an issue pursuant to either subsections (3) and (4) herein, the Ethics Advisory Council will not disclose any information to the Ethics Board. ?. The Ethics Advisory Council will recognize exceptions with respect to extensions of time within which to file Disclosure Statements due to justifiable cause or undue hardship. The Council , by a majority vote, may grant additional periods of time for complying with the Disclosure Statement filling requirement and will impose time limitations upon such extensions. 8. The Ethics Advisory Council may permit an official or employee to delete from the Disclosure Statement one or more items of information upon a finding by a majority of the entire council that the information which would otherwise be required to be disclosed will have no material bearing on the discharge of the duties of the official or employee. 14. 10 Ethics Board. 11. The Ethics Board will consist of five (5) members, each appointed by the unanimous vote of the Town Board. Each appointee must reside in the Town of Queensbury. B. None of the members of the Ethics Board may hold any other public office, elected or appointed. C. The Ethics Board members will serve a term of four years ; however, two of the original appointees will serve an initial term of two (2) years. D. Three (3) members of the Ethics Board will constitute a quorum. E. The members of the Ethics Board will not be compensated, but will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. F. Responsibilities 1 . The Ethics Board will meet as necessary and when called upon to convene by the Ethics Advisory Council . At its meetings, the (15 ) Board will receive and consider complaints of unethical practices or instances of impropriety brought by the Ethics Advisory Council . 2. Where the Ethics Board deems a conflict of interest or other inappropriate adversely reflecting on the integrity of the town government does exist and, if in the sole opinion of the majority of the entire membership of the Ethics Board such conflict warrants a public disclosure, the Ethics Board wi11 cause and direct only relevant information pertaining to the conflict or impropriety of the particular official or employee to be filed with the Town Board. The filing will constitute a public record to be made available to anyone who makes application to examine such record. The Town Board will accept such statements and maintain separate files for same. 3. Fifteen ( 15) days prior- to the filing of the opinion with the Town Board, a copy will be mailed to the official or employee by Certified Mail , a Return Receipt Requested. The official or employee may respond, rebut or otherwise refute the opinion of the Ethics Board, either in writing or personally or both, before the Board at a time and place specified by the Board. The failure of the official or employee to respond personally within twenty-one (-1 ) days from the date the opinion is received will constitute a waiver by that official or employee. The Ethics Board may, in its discretion, amend revise or rewrite its opinion or rescind by a majority vote of the entire membership its initial decision to make a public disclosure. 4. In addition to all other- powers conferred by this section, the Ethics Board may recommend to the official or employee a manner- in which the conflict of interest, or appearance of impropriety, may be rectified. An affidavit by the official or employee detailing his compliance with the recommendations may be sufficient reason to rescind the Ethics Board' s decision to disclose the Statement or portion of the Statement to the Town Board. The affidavit must be delivered to the Board in the time and place set forth in the Board' s Certified, Return Receipt Requested letter to the official or employee. If the official or, employee fails to follow the recommendations of the Ethics Board in curing the conflict of interest, or appearance of impropriety, that fact will also be disclosed to the Town Board. 5. Pending the response of the official or employee and final resolution o'f an issue pursuant to either- Subsections (3) and (4) herein, the Ethics Board will not disclose any information to the Town Board or public. 6. In addition to any other powers and duties ,specified by this law, the Ethics Board will have the power and duty to conduct any (2 6 investigation necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. Pursuant to this power and duty, the Ethics Board may administer oaths or affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance and require the production of any books or records which it may deem relevant or material. 7. Notwithstanding, the provisions of Article VI of the Public Officers Law, the only records of the Ethics Board which will be available for public inspection are : (a) So much of the information set forth in the Disclosure Form not exempted from examination by or- disclosure to members of the general public by Sections 14. 8 G hereof. (b) Notices of reasonable cause pursuant to Section 14. 11 , paragraph A of this law. (c) Notices of civil assessments imposed pursuant to this 1 aw. (d) Disclosure Statements required by Section 14. b hereof. (e) Those records specifically indicated herein. 14. 11 Members of Ethics Boards and Advisory Council. A. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Ethics Board will review and be the depository for the Disclosure Statements completed by the members of the Ethics Advisory Council , while the Ethics Advisory Council shall review and be the depository of the Disclosure Statements filed by the members of the Ethics Board. B. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event that a complaint of unethical practice is brought by any citizen against a member of the Ethics Advisory Council or- a request for an advisory opinion is made by a member of the Advisory Council , the same shall be reviewed by the Ethics Board and the Ethics Board shall have all authority and duties and responsibilities of the Ethics Advisory Council for such purpose in addition to its own authority, duties and responsibilities. C. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event that a complaint of unethical practice is brought by any citizen against a member of the Ethics Board or a request for an advisory opinion is made by a member of the Ethics Board, the same shall be reviewed by the Ethics Advisory Council and the Ethics Advisory Council shall have all authority and duties and responsibilities of the Ethics Board for such purposes in addition to its own authority, duties and responsibilities. (17) 14. 11 Penalties. A. If any official or, employee refuses or fails, either unknowingly or intentionally to file a Statement as required by this law, the Ethics Board will notify the Town Board that said individual has not filed a Statement. Upon such notification, the Town Board may suspend the official or employee without pay ( if compensated) . In addition, the official or employee will also be notified by Certified Mail that no Statement has been filed. Once a Statement has been filed, the Ethics Board will promptly notify the Town Board that the official or employee has complied with the filing requirement of this law, reinstate the official or employee and release all monies withheld. Notwithstanding any other penalties imposed by this section, if any official or employee does not file a Statement within Forty—five (45) days after being notified by the Ethics Board that said official or employee has failed to file, or if the official or- employee files a Statement which otherwise fraudulently answered any question set forth in the Statement, or intentionally withheld any information asked for or demanded in the Statement, such action will be deemed a misconduct of office and will be grounds for- suspension or dismissal . The Ethics Board will send a notice of reasonable cause to the Town Board of such instances of misconduct. The Town Board may take whatever action it deems appropriate to enforce a suspension or dismissal of the offending individual . B. If any official or employee files a Statement with the intent to deceive, intentionally misrepresent, or to otherwise fraudulently answer any question set forth in the Statement , or to intentionally withhold any information asked for or demanded in the Statement , and if such deception or- misrepresentation is found to be both intentional and material , then such official or employee may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($ 10, 000. 00) by the Ethics Board. Assessment of a civil penalty will be final unless suspended or- vacated within thirty (30) days of imposition by the Ethics Board. C. It will be a violation of this chapter for any individual , except the individual who filed such Statement, to disclose any information contained on a Disclosure Statement except as authorized by this law. A civil action may be brought by the Town Board against any person or organization that violates this paragraph. D. Nothing in this section will be construed as precluding the prosecution of officials or employees for violations of any (16) offense, criminal or civil , pursuant to the laws, ordinances or statutes of the State of New York. E. Any appointed official or employee who is dismissed from his or her position by virtue of a violation of this law will be prohibited for a period of three (3) years after the date of such dismissal from service as an official or employee as defined in Section 14. 4A of this law. 14. 12 Distribution. A. The Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury shall cause a copy of this Code of Ethics to be distributed to every officer- and employee of the Town of Queensbury within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this chapter. Each officer and employee elected or appointed thereafter shall be furnished a copy before entering upon the duties of his office or employment. D. Failure to distribute any such copy or failure of any officer or employee to receive such copy shall have no effect on the duty of compliance with such code nor the enforcement of provisions thereof. SECTION 3. In the event that any word, term or provision of this Local Law should be declared void or unenforceable by a Court of Law, then such word, term Or provision shall be deemed deleted from this Local Law and the same, to the extent possible, shall be read and interpreted and enforced as so amended. SECTION 4. This Local Law shall become effective immediately upon filing in the Office of the Secretary of State. �19� (Complete the certification in the paragraph that applies to the filing of this local law and strike out that which is not applicable.) 1. (Final adoption by local legislative body only.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. g of 19,� of the (r�ftlh0y)jlty)(Town)kWJIrage) of nu shur was duly passed by the Town Eioo on _ Jul, 20 19 92, in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. (Name o(Legislative o y 2. (Passage by local legislative body with approval, no disapproval or repassage after disapproval by the Elective Chief Executive Officer'.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 19 of the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of was duly passed by the on 19 , and was (approved)(not disapproved)(repassed after ame o egie ativ ody disapproval) by the and was deemed duly adopted on 19 ecuv• hie Executive �cer in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. 3. (Final adoption by referendum.) 1 hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 19 of the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of was duly passed by the on 19 , and was (approved)(not disapproved)(repassed after Name of Legislative Body disapproval) by the on 19 Such local law was Elective Chief Executive Officer ry- submitted to the people by reason of a (mandatory)(permissive) referendum, and received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors voting thereon at the (general)(special)(annual) election held on 19_, in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. 4. (Subject to permissive referendum and final adoption because no valid petition was filed requesting referndum.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 19 of the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of was duly passed by the on 19 , and was (approved)(not disapproved)(repassed after Name of gis alive ody disapproval) by the on 19 Such local law was subject to (Elective Chief xeeutive Officer permissive referendum and no valid petition requesting such referendum was filed as of 19_ in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. 'Elective Chief Executive Officer means or includes the chief executive officer of a county elected on a county-wide basis or, if there be none, the chairman of the county legislative body, the mayor of a city or village, or the supervisor of a town where such officer Is vested with the power to approve or veto local laws or ordinances. (20) 5. (City local law concerning Charter revision proposed by petition.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 19_ of the City of having been submitted to referendum pursuant to the provisions of section (36)(37) of the hunicipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of such city voting thereon at the (special)(generai) election held on 19____, became operative. 6. (County local-law concerning adoption of Charter.) ;:ereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 19 of the County of , State of New York, having been submitted to the electors at the General Election of November 19_, pursuant to subdivisions 5 and 7 of section 33 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the cities of said county as a unit and of a majority of the qualified electors of the towns of said county considered as a unit voting at said general election, became operative. (If any other authorized form of final adoption has been followed, please provide an appropritate certification.) I further certify that I have compared the preceding local law with the original on file in this office and that the same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of such original local law, and was finally adopted in the manner indicated in paragraph 7 . above. /� 1t Q Werk of the Uotrnty e—f et■ ativa�dy, City,Town or Vitttar�erk-�_ or officer designated by local legileative body (Seal) Date: Jul v 21 7 992 (Certification to be executed by County Attorney, Corporation Counsel, Town Attorney, Village Attorney or other authorized Attorney of locality.) STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF lVorren I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing local law contains the correct text and that all proper proceedings have been had or taken for the enactment of the local law annexed hereto. biCftturs Tot-to A ttnrnPv Title ODUnly ditty of nt,�Pnshrrry Town Vilfte Date: Jt,lt, 21 7Q,)? (2 7) TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Bay at Haviland Road, Queensbury, NY 12804-9725 (518)792-5832 ETHICS AND DISCLOSURE LAW REVIEW FORM NAME: ADDRESS- TITLE: DATE OF APPOINTMENT: :, the underz ;.gned, hereby attest that I have reviewed the Code of Ethics provisions in the Town of Queensbur-y Ethics and Disclosure Law. I also attest that I have/will undertake to conform to the provisions, purposes and intent thereof. Signature : Dated • "HOME OF NATURAL BEAUTY. . . A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE" SETTLED 1763 TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Bay at Haviland Road, Queensbury, NY 12804-9725-518-792-5832 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT I hereby submit the following Disclosure Statement under oath listing the assets, liabilities and sources of income of myself, my spouse and unemancipated children. Date of Statement : (a) General Information : Name : Address : Title : Date of Appointment or Commencement of Work for the Town of Queensbury : Your Principal Occupation & Employer: Name of Spouse : Occupation & Principal Employer of Spouse : (b) Please list any office, tr-usteeship, directorship, partnership or position of any nature, including that of stockholder whether compensated or uncompensated, held by you or your spouse with any proprietor"hip, partnership, corporation or other for profit or• not- ' for-profit organization other ' than the Tot-jr, of Queensbury (presently or daring the pr•ecedrny 12 months) which does business with the Town cof Queeri�-bUry or has any matter pending before thc� Town hoard, Planning hoard or Zoning Board of (appeals. (c) Please list any occupation, trade, busine+55 or profession presently engaged in by you or your spouse (presently or during the preceding 1 Months ) which does business or has any matter pending r•,ith, or is licensed or regulated by a Town agency Or department ( indicate what Town agency or department ) : "HOME OF NATURAL BEAUTY. . . A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE" c-rTr+ rn +-��� (d) Please list below all sources of gross income in excess of $10, 000 per year except income from stock ownership for you, your spouse or unemancipated children : All compensated employment of whatever nature : All directorships and other fiduciary positions for, which compensation has or will be claimed : All contractual agreements producing or expecting to produce income : All honorariums, lecture fees and other miscellaneous sources of income : (e) Please list below the name and address of any proprietorship, partnership or, corporation doing business with the Town of Queensbury or any agency or board thereof in which you, your spouse or unemancipated children presently have or have had in the preceding 12 months an interest of 5% or more : Company Name: Address : ( f> Please indicate below the location, general nature and acquisition date of any real property in the Town of Queensbury in which direct, indirect, vested or contingent interest is held by you, your spouse or, unemancipated children along with the names of all individuals or entities who share a direct or- indirect interest therein. Individuals or Acquisition E n t. i t i e s Sharing Location General Nature Date Sharing Interest *Please specify if commercial, industrial, residential , farm or vacant. (g) Please list any direct or indirect interest, whether vested or contingent, of you, your spouse or unemancipated children in any contract made or executed by the Town of Queensbury or any agency or board thereof: Description of Interest Instrumentality And Nature of Contract : (h) Please list below all notes and accounts receivable *in excess of one thousand dollars ( $ 1, 000. 00) held by you or your spouse due from any entity doing business with the Town of Queensbury or any agency or• board thereof: Type of Obligation, Date Due Name of Debtor: and Nature of Security, If Any *Deposit or investment accounts at banks, savings and loans associations, credit unions and investment firms do not constitute notes or accounts receivable. ( i ) Please list below all liabilities, excluding contingent liabilities, ( including the name of the creditor-) of you and your spouse to any entity doing business with or having any matter considered by the Town of Queensbury or any agency or board thereof (do not include credit cards or ordinary consumer debt such as automobile and mortgage loans, or ordinary and customary business loans from banks, savings and loan associations and credit unions) : Type of Obligation, Date Due Name of Creditor: and Nature of Security, If Any (j ) ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR WHICH SPACE IS INADEQUATE: I hereby certify that I have read the foregoing Disclosure Statement and the Addendum thereto ( if applicable) and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct and complete and that I have not and will not transfer any asset, interest or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest therein. Signed Local Law Filing NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF �. 162 WASHINGTON AVENUE, ALBANY, NY 1 (Use this form to file a local law with the Secretary of State.) Text of law should be given as amended. Do not include matter being eliminated and do not use italics or underlining to indicate new matter. ("MY of 0 Town of ..................Queenshury........................ ..................................................... �1�1•�e Local Law No. ........8.......................................... of the year 19 ...92. A local law to...arnen.d..the.Code,of the Town of Queensbury by deleting and repealing Chapter 74 thereof, Ethics, Code of, bnd replacing it with a New Chapter 74, to he entitled Ethici and Disclosure Low, Which Chapter provides for a revised Code of Ethics,Disclosure S to tezen ts,Ethics Advisory Be it enacted by the ...........T..O.w.li.. �tar.4...•Council,Ethics Board,ond Penalties for non-Coorpile nce (Name of Legislative Body) C-4my y Cky Townof ................. t!q.enSbury.........................................................................................................as follows: VUNxge SECTION 1. The Code of the Town of Queensbury is hereby amended by deleting and repealing Chapter 14, Ethics, Code of. SECTION 2. • The Code of the Town of Queensbury is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Chapter, to replace Chapter 14 hereinabove repealed, to be Chapter 14, Ethics and Disclosure Law to read as follows : 14. 1 Purpose. The citizens of the Town of Queensbury, New York, desire and require accountability and candor of its government, and more particularly of those individuals who perform responsible functions on behalf of the Town government. Any and all conflicts of interest on the part of the Town officials and employees is deleterious to the Town government and reflect unfavorably on those associated with that government. Individuals who hold official positions as defined in this law constitute a distinct class of people whose public and personal affairs reflect upon, and relate to, the credibility and quality of government. Therefore, the Town of Queensbury Ethics and Disclosure Law is introduced. (If additional space is needed, attach pages the same size as this sheet, and number each,) OOS•239 (Rev. 7/90) 14. 2 Title. This Chapter shall be known as "Ethics and Disclosure Law. " 14. 3 Statutory Authority and Laws Effected. This Chapter shall supplement or~ amend and may be more restrictive than the General Municipal Law Article 18 of the State of New York, only as set forth herein and it is not the intent of the Town Board to restrict the application of General Municipal Law Article 1B or dispense with any provision thereof except that this chapter is intended to supersede General Municipal Law § 808 (3) concerning local ethics boards. The General Municipal Law and Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York is cited as the authority for this Local Law. 14. 4 Definitions. When used in this Chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings : A. Officer, Official , or Employee shall mean : Ell Any elected official of the Town of Queensbury. 121 Any Town officer- or employee. E31 Any officer, employee, or member of any department, agency, improvement district, division, boards, bureaus, commissions, councils, or advisory committee including the Queensbury Economic Development Corporation of the Town of Queensbury, except that officer or employee shall not include a judge, ,justice, officer, or employee of the Unified Court System. B. " Interest, " except where otherwise indicated, means a direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit accruing to an officer or employee as a result of a contract with the Town of Queensbury. For the purpose of this article, an officer or- employee will be deemed to have an interest in the contracts or relationship of: I . Hfs or, her spouse and unemancipated children and dependents, except a contract of employment with the Town of Queensbury which such officer or employee serves. 2. A firm, partnership Or association of which an official or employee or spouse of such officer or employee is a (2) member or employee whose wages or salary is directly and proportionately related to the firm' s, partnership' s or association' s sales or business volume or in which the officer, employee, or spouse owns 5% or more ownership interest in the firm, partnership, or association. 3. A corporation of which such officer or employee or Spouse of such of officer or employee is an officer, director, employee whose wages or salary is directly and proportionately related to the corporations sales or business volume or in which the officer or employee or spouse owns 5% or more of any outstanding shares of any class of stock. C. "Spouse" means the husband or wife of the employee or officer unless living separate and apart from the employee or officer with the intention of terminating the marriage or providing for permanent separation, or unless separated pursuant to a judicial order, decree or judgment or a legally binding separation agreement. D. "Unemancipated child" means any son, daughter, stepson or stepdaughter who is under age eighteen ( 18) , unmarried and living in the household of the officer or employee. E. "Dependents" means anyone who is claimed by the officer or employee as a dependent for Federal Income Tax purposes. 14. 5 Prohibited Activities. No official or employee shall : A. Have an interest as defined in New York State General Municipal Law 5 800 and as prohibited in New York State General Municipal Law g 801 . H. Enter into a contract as a subcontractor or otherwise, to perform services or supply materials or property to a person, business entity, or association which is or anticipates being under contract with the Town when the purpose or effect of the officer' s or employee' s contract is to ultimately provide materials or services to the Town through said other person, business entity or association. C. Participate in the discussion, in his or her official capacity or vote on any contract under consideration by the Town or any agency, board or employee thereof, in which such officer or employee has an interest. The affected officer or employee may speak or comment on the contract as a private citizen after disclosure as herein required. (3) ♦ D. Participate in the discussion, in his or her official capacity or vote on any matter under consideration by the Town or any agency, board or employee thereof, where the officer or employee will enjoy a financial gain or suffer a financial loss as a result of action or non—action being considered or about to be undertaken by the Town, or any agency, board or employee thereof. The affected officer or employee may speak or comment on the matter as a private citizen after disclosure as required herein. E. Participate in the discussion in his or her official capacity or vote on a matter under consideration by the Town, or any agency, board or employee thereof, where the employee or officer maintains a business relationship or other financial relationship with any person, business, entity or association which is advocating or otherwise suggesting that the Town, agency, board or employee undertake a certain course of action or decide the matter in a certain way, except that employment by the officer or employee of the said person, business, entity or association to represent or provide a service in a matter not related to the matter being considered for the Town, shall not be considered a business relationship or other financial relationship. Also, an officer and employee who is merely a member of an association and does not have a relationship with the association which results in business from the association or a business relationship with the association which will result in financial gains or losses of any nature, shall not be subject to the provisions hereof. The affected officer or employee may speak or comment on the matter as a private citizen after disclosure as required herein. F. Solicit, directly or indirectly, any gift , or receive or accept any gift having value, whether in the form of money, services, loan, travel , entertainment, hospitality, thing or promise, or in any other form, under circumstances in which it could reasonably be inferred that the gift was intended to influence him or her or could reasonably be expected to influence him or her in the performance of his or her official duties, or was intended as a reward for any official action on his or her part, except that this provision shall not apply to ( 1 ) gifts or other things of value received from other Town officers or employees for purposes of being social , showing appreciation or celebrating a holiday or other event and (2) the receipt or acceptance of a gift under the value of $25. 00 where it is not practical, reasonable or possible to refuse or return the same and the gift is given or turned over to the Town or used for Town purposes. G. Receive or enter into any agreement, expressed or implied, for services to be rendered for a third party in relation to any matter before any agency or board or Queensbury Economic Development Corporation of the Town of Queensbury. (4) s H. Disclose confidential information acquired in the course of his or her official duties or use such information to further his or her personal interest. I. After the termination of service or employment with the Town of Queensbury, appear before any board or agency of the Town of Queensbury on behalf of a third party for compensation or to further- personal business or financial interest in relation to any case, proceeding or application in which he or she personally participated during the period of his or her service or employment , or which was under his or her active consideration. J. 1. Appear or practice before a Town board, agency, department or district or Queensbury Economic Development Corporation, or receive or enter into any agreement, express or implied, for compensation for services to be rendered in relation to any matter before a Town board, agency, department or district of which the officer or employee was a member or for whom the officer or- employee rendered advice or services for a period of one ( 1 ) year following the date of termination of employment or service with the Town, except that this provision shall not (a) prohibit the effected officer or employee from appearing or practicing before any board, agency, department or district , or in entering into any agreement for compensation for services performed for the Town or any board, agency, district, department thereof, or on said officer' s or employee' s own behalf, (b) apply to members of any advisory committee or members of any Board which do not receive any compensation other than for expenses incurred and which do not have authority to grant or deny permits, approvals or other relief to individuals, partnerships, associations or corporations requesting the same, (c) prohibit any firm, association or corporation or any member thereof in which any present or former Town officer or employee is a member, associate, retired member, of counsel , shareholder, employee or a partner, from appearing, practicing, communicating or otherwise rendering services in relation to any matter before, or transacting business with the Town where such Town official or employee does not participate in or receive compensation from services rendered in relation to any matter before or transaction of business before any Town agency, board, employee, district or department. The fact that the official ' s or employee' s name appears in the firm, association or corporation name or on letterhead shall not constitute appearance of practicing, communicating, or rendering services on any matter before the Town. (5 ) t , 2. The provisions of this paragraph 14. 5 J. shall not be in force and effect until January 1 , 1993 and shall not apply or be enforceable against any officer or employee, unless said official or employee is in the employ or associated with the Town of Queensbury on or after January 1 , 1993. 14. 6 Disclosure of Interest. In addition to the disclosure requirements of General Municipal Law Sections 803 and 809 ; A. Any officer or employee who has, will have or intends to acquire a financial interest or business interest or relationship with reference to any matter being considered by the Town of Queensbury or by any other official board, agency, officer or employee of the Town of Queensbury, will publicly disclose on the official record the nature and extent of such interest. B. Any officer or employee who has, will have or intends to loan funds or acquire any security interest or acquire ownership of any stock or options to buy stock or similar types of interest in any business, including but not held to, for profit or not— for—profit corporation, partnership, association which business has an interest in any matter being considered by the Town of Queensbury or by any other official, board, agency, officer or employee, shall upon hearing of said business interest, disclose in writing that such ownership exists and submit the same to the Town Clerk. The Town Clerk shall present such writing to the Town Board, which shall direct that the writing be made a part of the official minutes of the meeting. If, in the discretion of the Town Board, further information concerning contract and dollar value of the interest is warranted, the Town Board may request and the affected Town official or employee shall furnish the same. C. No person who is related by blood or marriage to a public officer- or department head of the Town of Queensbury shall be employed by said public officer or department head before publicly disclosing the name, relationship and proposed employment to the Town Board and upon consent of a majority of said Board at a duly held meeting thereof. 14.7 Annual Code of Ethics Review. A. Every officer and employee shall be required to attest on an annual basis that he or she has reviewed the Ethics and Disclosure Law of the Town of Queensbury and undertakes to conform to the provisions, purposes and intent thereof. Such attestation shall be made on an Ethics and Disclosure Law Review (6) Form on or before the first of April (4/1 ) each year or within thirty (30) days after the adoption of this law, whichever is later. B. Newly appointed or elected officials or employees whose duties commence after the first of April (4/ 1 ) filing deadline will be required to submit an Ethics and Disclosure Law Review Form within thirty (30) days after the commencement of their duties or within thirty (30) days after the adoption of this law, whichever is later. C. The penalties for failing to comply with paragraphs A and B of this subsection will be the same as those provided for in Section 14. 1 1 . D. The Ethics and Disclosure Law Review Form shall be in a form substantially as follows : ETHICS AND DISCLOSURE LAW REVIEW FORM NAME: ADDRESS: TITLE: DATE OF APPOINTMENT: I, the undersigned, hereby attest that I have reviewed the Code of Ethics provisions in the Town of Queensbury Ethics and Disclosure Law. I also attest that I have/will undertake to conform to the provisions, purposes and intent thereof. Signature : 14. a Disclosure. (7) All officials and employees except those identified in paragraph H. hereof shall file a Statement of Disclosure containing the information asked for on the annual Statement of Disclosure Form contained herein. The Statement will be filed with the Office of the Town Clerk no later than the first of April (4/ 1 ) of each year and will cover a period of twelve ( 12) months retroactively to the first of April (4/ 1 ) of the prior year, except that the first Statement of Disclosure required under and following adoption of this law shall be filed not later than 30 days after notice of the same except that same is provided to affected employees. The statement, at the option of the officer or employee, may be placed in a sealed envelope or folder. A. Newly appointed or elected officials or employees whose duties commence after the first of April (4/1 ) filing deadline will be required to submit a Disclosure Statement within thirty (30) days after the commencement of their duties, except that the first Statement of Disclosure required under and following adoption of this law shall be filed not later than 30 days after notice of the same except that same is provided to affected employees. The Disclosure will cover the twelve ( 12) month period prior to the date of filing. B. Within thirty (30) days of any change in the information contained in his or her most recently filed statement, the official or employee will file a signed amendment to the Statement reflecting that change. C. The Town Clerk will verify that each official or employee subject to this law has filed his or her Statement and will notify the Ethics Advisory Council of any instance of noncompliance. D. Financial Disclosure Statements will be maintained for a period of two (2) years from the date the officer or employee leaves office. E. The Disclosure Statement shall be in a form substantially as follows : DISCLOSURE STATEMENT I hereby submit the following Disclosure Statement under oath listing the assets, liabilities and sources of income of myself, my spouse and unemancipated children. D a t e o f S t a t e m e n t l© (a) General Information : Name : Address : Title : Date of Appointment or Commencement of Work for the Town of Queensbury : Your Principal Occupation & Employer : Name of Spouse . Occupation R Principal Employer of Spouse : (b) Please list any office, trusteeship, directorship, partnership or, position of any nature, including that of stockholder whether compensated or uncompensated, held by you or your spouse with any proprietorship, partnership, corporation or other for profit or not- for-profit organization other than the Town of Queensbury (presently or during the preceding 12 months) which does business with the Town of Queensbury or, has any matter pending before the Town Board, Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals. (c) Please list any occupation, trade, business or profession presently engaged in by you or your spouse (presently or during the preceding 12 Months ) which does business or has any matter pending with, or is licensed or regulated by a Town agency or department ( indicate what .Town agency or department ) : (d) Please list below all sources of gross income in excess of $10, 000 per year except income from stock ownership for you, your spouse or unemancipated children : All compensated employment of whatever nature: All directorships and other fiduciary positions for which compensation has or will be claimed : All contractual agreements producing or expecting to produce income : All honorariums, lecture fees and other miscellaneous sources of income : (e) Please list below the name and address of any proprietorship, partnership or corporation doing business with the Town of Queensbury or any agency or board thereof in which you, your spouse or unemancipated children presently have or have had in the preceding lC months an interest of 5% or more : Company Name: Address: ( f) Please indicate below the location, general nature and acquisition date of any real property in the Town of Queensbury in which direct , indirect, vested or contingent interest is held by you, your spouse or unemancipated children along with the names of all individuals or entities who share a direct or indirect interest therein. Individuals or Acquisition E n t i t i e s Sharing Location General Nature Date Sharing Interest 110) *Please specify if commercial, industrial, residential , farm or vacant. (g) Please list any direct or indirect interest, whether vested or contingent, of you, your spouse or unemancipated children in any contract made or executed by the Town of Queensbury or any agency or board thereof : Description of Interest Instrumentality And Nature of Contract : (h) Please list below all notes and accounts receivable *in excess of one thousand dollars ($ 1, 000. 00) held by you or your spouse due from any entity doing business with the Town of Queensbury or any agency or board thereof: Type of Obligation, Date Due Name of Debtor: and Nature of Security, If Any -Deposit or investment accounts at banks, savings and loans associations, credit unions and investment firms do not constitute notes or accounts receivable. ( i ) Please list below all liabilities, excluding contingent liabilities, ( including the name of the creditor) of you and your spouse to any entity doing business with or having any matter considered by the Town of Queensbury or any agency or board thereof (do not include credit cards or ordinary consumer debt such as automobile and mortgage loans, or ordinary and customary business loans from banks, savings and loan associations and credit unions) : Type of Obligation, Date Due Name of Creditor: and Nature of Security, If Any � 11 � (j ) ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR WHICH SPACE IS INADEQUATE: I hereby certify that I have read the foregoing Disclosure Statement and the Addendum thereto ( if applicable) and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct and complete and that I have not and will not transfer any asset, interest or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest therein. Signed F. Upon receipt of any sealed or unsealed disclosure forms, the Town Clerk shall submit the same unopened if sealed to the Ethics Advisory Council which shall be the sole repository for such statements. Facilities for storing the same shall be made available by the Town Board at the Town offices. The storing facility shall be of such a nature that it can be locked to allow access by only the Ethics Advisory Council or under appropriate circumstances as set forth herein, the Ethics Advisory Board. G. The Ethics Advisory Council shall have access to and may review the disclosure forms at any time and when doing so shall give the affected employee or officer written notice of such activity within five (5) business days. The Ethics Board shall have access to and may review the disclosure forms when considering complaints of unethical practices or instances of impropriety. brought by the Ethics Advisory Council. All laws, rules and regulations concerning or affecting review or examination by members of the general public of Financial Disclosure Statements filed in accordance with Article 18 of the General Municipal Law as currently written, shall otherwise be applicable to review or examinations by members of the general public of disclosure forms required hereunder. H. The following officers and employees shall not be required to file the Statement of Disclosure : 1. Employees classified by Civil Service as, mechanic, working foreman, water maintenance foreman, equipment operator, maintenance man, meter service man, water plant operator trainees, water plant operators, instrument technicians, laboratory operators, animal control officer, crematory assistant, laborer, senior account clerk, account clerk, clerk, assistant foreman, building maintenance persons, typists, cleaner, switchboard operator, senior typists, treatment plant technician, real property appraiser, principal account clerks, coordinator of senior center, court clerks, parts shop foreman, confidential secretaries, confidential administrative secretaries, secretaries, stenographers and senior stenographers, temporary or seasonal employees. 2. Members of advisory committees whose only function is to make advisory recommendations to the Town Board or other, boards. 14. 9 Ethics Advisory Council. A. The Ethics Advisory Council will consist of five (5) members, each appointed by unanimous vote of the Town Board. Each appointee must reside in the Town of Queensbury. The Chairman will be selected by the majority vote of the council. B. None of the members of the Ethics Advisory Council may hold other public office, elected or appointed, or be an employee of the Town of Queensbury. C. The Ethics Advisory Council will serve a term of four (4) years ; however, two of the original appointees will serve an initial term of two (2) years. D. Three (3) members of the Ethics Advisory Council will constitute a quorum. E. The members of the Ethics Advisory Council will not be compensated but will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. F. The Ethics Advisory Council shall have the following responsibilities and duties : 1 . The Ethics Advisory Council will meet at least quarterly on or about the first Monday in January, April , July, and October. At each meeting, the Ethics Advisory Council will hear or receive (1.3 ) complaints of unethical practices brought by any citizen and will review requests for advisory opinions made by Town officers or employees. At the quarterly meeting in April, the Ethics Advisory Council will review filed Disclosure Statements and Code of Ethics review forms which have been submitted by officials and employees. 2. The Ethics Advisory Council will review all filed Statements and complaints to determine whether a conflict of interest or impropriety exists between the public duties of the officials or employee and his private activities pursuant to this law. 3. Where the Ethics Advisory Council deems a conflict of interest or other impropriety adversely reflecting on the integrity of the town government does exist and, if in the sole opinion of the majority of the Ethics Advisory Council such conflict may warrant a public disclosure, the Council will cause and direct only relevant information pertaining to the conflict or impropriety of the particular official or employee to be filed with the Ethics Board. The Ethics Board will accept such Statements and maintain separate files for same. 4. Prior to the disclosure to the Ethics Board, the Ethics Advisory Council will specify, by written opinion, stating its findings of fact and conclusion, their reasons justifying their decision to notify the Ethics Board. Fifteen ( 15) days prior to the filing of the opinion with the Ethics Board, a copy will be mailed to the affected official or employee by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. The official or employee may respond, rebut or otherwise refute the opinion of the Ethics Advisory Council , either in writing or personally or both, before the Council at a time and place specified by the Council . The failure of the official or employee to respond personally within twenty—one (21 ) days from the date the opinion is received will constitute a waiver by that official or employee. The Ethics Advisory Council may, in its discretion, amend, revise or rewrite its opinion or rescind by a majority vote of the entire membership its initial decision to disclose the official' s or employee' s purported conflict or appearance of impropriety. 5. In addition to all other powers conferred by this section, the Ethics Advisory Council may recommend to the official or employee a manner in which the conflict of interest, or appearance of impropriety, may be rectified. An affidavit by the official or employee detailing his compliance with the recommendations may be sufficient reason to rescind the Ethics Advisory Council' s decision to make a disclosure to the Ethics Board. The affidavit must be delivered to the Council in the time and place set forth in the Council' s Certified, Return Receipt Requested letter to the official or employee. (14 ) f If the official or employee fails to follow the recommendations of the Ethics Advisory Council in curing the conflict of interest , or appearance of impropriety, that fact will also be disclosed to the Ethics Board. Nothing herein will be construed or interpreted to mean that the Ethics Advisory Council is under a duty to make recommendations to the official or employee. 6. Pending the response of the official or employee and final resolution of an issue pursuant to either subsections (3) and (4) herein, the Ethics Advisory Council will not disclose any information to the Ethics Board. 7. The Ethics Advisory Council will recognize exceptions with respect to extensions of time within which to file Disclosure Statements due to justifiable cause or undue hardship. The Council , by a majority vote, may grant additional periods of time for complying with the Disclosure Statement filling requirement and will impose time limitations upon such extensions. 8. The Ethics Advisory Council may permit an official or employee to delete from the Disclosure Statement one or more items of information upon a finding by a majority of the entire council that the information which would otherwise be required to be disclosed will have no material bearing on the discharge of the duties of the official or employee. 14. 10 Ethics Board. A. The Ethics Board will consist of five (5) members, each appointed by the unanimous vote of the Town Board. Each appointee must reside in the Town of Queensbury. B. None of the members of the Ethics Board may hold any other public office, elected or appointed. C. The Ethics Board members will serve a term of four years ; however, two of the original appointees will serve an initial term of two (2) years. D. Three (3) members of the Ethics Board will constitute a quorum. E. The members of the Ethics Board will not be compensated, but will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. F. Responsibilities 1. The Ethics Board will meet as necessary and when called upon to convene by the Ethics Advisory Council. At its meetings, the (15 ) s Board will receive and consider complaints of unethical practices or instances of impropriety brought by the Ethics Advisory Council. 2. Where the Ethics Board deems a conflict of interest or other inappropriate adversely reflecting on the integrity of the town government does exist and, if in the sole opinion of the majority of the entire membership of the Ethics Board such conflict warrants a public disclosure, the Ethics Board will cause and direct only relevant information pertaining to the conflict or impropriety of the particular official or employee to be filed with the Town Board. The filing will constitute a public record to be made available to anyone who makes application to examine such record. The Town Board will accept such statements and maintain separate files for same. 3. Fifteen ( 15) days prior to the filing of the opinion with the Town Board, a copy will be mailed to the official or employee by Certified Mail , a Return Receipt Requested. The official or employee may respond, rebut or otherwise refute the opinion of the Ethics Board, either in writing or personally or both, before the Board at a time and place specified by the Board. The failure of the official or employee to respond personally within twenty—one (221 ) days from the date the opinion is received will constitute a waiver- by that official or employee. The Ethics Board may, in its discretion, amend revise or rewrite its opinion or rescind by a majority vote of the entire membership its initial decision to make a public disclosure. 4. In addition to all other powers conferred by this section, the Ethics Board may recommend to the official or employee a manner in which the conflict of interest , or appearance of impropriety, may be rectified. An affidavit by the official or employee detailing his compliance with the recommendations may be sufficient reason to rescind the Ethics Board' s decision to disclose the Statement or portion of the Statement to the Town Board. The affidavit must be delivered to the Board in the time and place set forth in the Board' s Certified, Return Receipt Requested letter to the official or employee. If the official or employee fails to follow the recommendations of the Ethics Board in curing the conflict of interest, or appearance of impropriety, that fact will also be disclosed to the Town Board. 5. Pending the response of the official or employee and final resolution o'f an issue pursuant to either Subsections (3) and (4) herein, the Ethics Board will not disclose any information to the Town Board or public. 6. In addition to any other powers and duties ,specified by this law, the Ethics Board will have the power and duty to conduct any 11.6 s investigation necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. Pursuant to this power and duty, the Ethics Board may administer oaths or affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance and require the production of any books or records which it may deem relevant or material. 7. Notwithstanding, the provisions of Article VI of the Public Officers Law, the only records of the Ethics Board which will be available for public inspection are : (a) So much of the information set forth in the Disclosure Form not exempted from examination by or disclosure to members of the general public by Sections 14. 8 G hereof. (b) Notices of reasonable cause pursuant to Section 14. 11, paragraph A of this law. (c) Notices of civil assessments imposed pursuant to this law. (d) Disclosure Statements required by Section 14. 6 hereof. (e) Those records specifically indicated herein. 14. 11 Members of Ethics Boards and Advisory Council. A. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Ethics Board will review and be the depository for the Disclosure Statements completed by the members of the Ethics Advisory Council , while the Ethics Advisory Council shall review and be the depository of the Disclosure Statements filed by the members of the Ethics Board. B. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event that a complaint of unethical practice is brought by any citizen against a member of the Ethics Advisory Council or a request for an advisory opinion is made by a member of the Advisory Council, the same shall be reviewed by the Ethics Board and the Ethics Board shall have all authority and duties and responsibilities of the Ethics Advisory Council for such purposes in addition to its own authority; duties and responsibilities. C. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event that a complaint of unethical practice is brought by any citizen against a member of the Ethics Board or a request for an advisory opinion is made by a member of the Ethics Board, the same shall be reviewed by the Ethics Advisory Council and the Ethics Advisory Council shall have all authority and duties and responsibilities of the Ethics Board for such purposes in addition to its own authority, duties and responsibilities. (17) i s 14. 11 Penalties. A. If any official or, employee refuses or fails, either unknowingly or intentionally to file a Statement as required by this law, the Ethics Board will notify the Town Board that said individual has not filed a Statement. Upon such notification, the Town Board may suspend the official or employee without pay ( if compensated) . In addition, the official or employee will also be notified by Certified Mail that no Statement has been filed. Once a Statement has been filed, the Ethics Board will promptly notify the Town Board that the official or employee has complied with the filing requirement of this law, reinstate the official or employee and release all monies withheld. Notwithstanding any other penalties imposed by this section, if any official or employee does not file a Statement within forty-five (45) days after being notified by the Ethics Board that said official or employee has failed to file, or if the official or employee files a Statement which otherwise fraudulently answered any question set forth in the Statement, or- intentionally withheld any information asked for or demanded in the Statement, such action will be deemed a misconduct of office and will be grounds for suspension or dismissal . The Ethics Board will send a notice of reasonable cause to the Town Board of such instances of misconduct. The Town Board may take whatever action it deems appropriate to enforce a suspension or dismissal of the offending individual . B. If any official or employee files a Statement with the intent to deceive, intentionally misrepresent, or to otherwise fraudulently answer any question set forth in the Statement, or to intentionally withhold any information asked for or demanded in the Statement, and if such deception or misrepresentation is found to be both intentional and material, then such official or employee may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10, 000. 00) by the Ethics Board. Assessment of a civil penalty will be final unless suspended or vacated within thirty (30) days of imposition by the Ethics Board. C. It will be a violation of this chapter for any individual, except the individual who filed such Statement, to disclose any information contained on a Disclosure Statement except as authorized by this law. A civil action may be brought by the Town Board against any person or organization that violates this paragraph. D. Nothing in this section will be construed as precluding the prosecution of officials or employees for violations of any (18) s offense, criminal or civil, pursuant to the laws, ordinances or statutes of the State of New York. E. Any appointed official or employee who is dismissed from his or her position by virtue of a violation of this law will be prohibited for a period of three (3) years after the date of such dismissal from service as an official or employee as defined in Section 14. 4A of this law. 14. 12 Distribution. A. The Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury shall cause a copy of this Code of Ethics to be distributed to every officer and employee of the Town of Queensbury within thirty (30) days after- the effective date of this chapter. Each officer and employee elected or appointed thereafter shall be furnished a copy before entering upon the duties of his office or employment. B. Failure to distribute any such copy or failure of any officer or employee to receive such copy shall have no effect on the duty of compliance with such code nor the enforcement of provisions thereof. SECTION 3. In the event that any word, term or provision of this Local Law should be declared void or unenforceable by a Court of Law, then such word, term or provision shall be deemed deleted from this Local Law and the same, to the extent possible, shall be read and interpreted and enforced as so amended. SECTION 4. This Local Law shall become effective immediately upon filing in the Office of the Secretary of State. 119 f rr (Complete the certification In the paragraph that applies to the filing or this local law and strike out that which is not applicable.) 1. (Final adoption by local legislative body only.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. R of 19_a2 of the (CeftlM)CQty)(Town)kji Mage) of Oueenshury was duly passed by the Town f:ov on 19 92, in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. (Name o eau alive Body) . 2. (passage by local legislative body with approval, no disapproval or repassage after disapproval by the Elective Chief Executive Officer'.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 19 of the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of was duly passed by the (Name oeaualiveBody) on 19 and was (approved)(not disapproved)(repassed after disapproval) by the and was deemed duly adopted on 19 ecUve hie xecuUve �cer in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. 3. (Final adoption by referendum.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 19 of the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of was duly passed by the on 19`, and was (approved)(not disapproved)(repassed after (Name of Legislative Body disapproval) by the on 19 Such local law was lective Chief xecutive O[ticer submitted to the people by reason of a (mandatory)(permissive) referendum, and received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors voting thereon at the (general)(special)(annual) election held on 19_, in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. 4. (Subject to permissive referendum and final adoption because no valid petition was filed requesting referudum.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 19 of the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of was duly passed by the (Name of rAgislativeody on 19 , and was (approved)(not disapproved)(repassed after disapproval) by the on 19 Such local law was subject to (Elective Chief xecutive Officer ' permissive referendum and no valid petition requesting such referendum was filed as of 19_, in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. 'Elective Chief Executive Officer means or includes the chief executive officer of a county elected on a county-wide basis or, If there be none, the chairman of the county legislative body, the mayor of a city or village, or the supervisor of a town where such officer is vested with the power to approve or veto local laws or ordinances. (20) P n 5. (City local law concerning Charter revision proposed by petition.) I: hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 19_ of the City of having been submitted to referendum pursuant to the provisions of section (36)(37) of the Municipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of such city voting thereon at the (special)(general) election held on . 19_, became operative. 6. (County local law concerning adoption of Charter.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 19 of the County of , State of New York, having been submitted to the electors at the General Election of November 19_, pursuant to subdivisions 5 and 7 of section 33 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the cities of said county as a unit and of a majority of the qualified electors of the towns of said county considered as a unit voting at said general election, became operative. (If any other authorized form of final adoption has been followed, please provide an appropritate certification.) I further certify that I have compared the preceding local law with the original on file in this office and that the same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of such original local law, and was finally adopted in the manner indicated in paragraph 1 , above. c �.'t 1 t f. �'c t _ t--� er o the ountTegu alive y, City,Town orrilli�`Ter�t or officer designated by local legileative body (Seal) Date: Jf11V • 21 7992 (Certification to be executed by County Attorney, Corporation Counsel, Town Attorney, Village Attorney or other authorized Attorney of locality.) 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UJ 3,if you want a return receipt,write the certified mail number and your name and address on a Z return receipt card,Form 3811,and attach it to the front of the article by means of the gummed ends if space permits.Otherwise,affix to back of article.Endorse front of article RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED adjacent to the number. 0 4.If you want delivery restricted to the addressee,or to an authorized agent of the addressee, endorse RESTRICTED DELIVERY on the front of the article. 5.Enter tees for the services requested in the appropriate spaces on the fror" return receipt is requested,check the applicable blocks in item 1 of Fors' 6.Save this receipt and present it if you make inquiry. "P 841 611 627 Receipt for Certified Mail TIR No Insurance Coverage Provided ~� Do not use for International Mail UNITED STA7F5 POSTAL SERVICE (See Reverse) sent to Mrs . Marilyn Miller Street and No. 15 Greenwav North P.O.,State and ZIP Code Queensbur , NY 12804 Postage $ 1 t Certified Fee Special Delivery Fee ` 1 1 Restricted Delivery Fee Return Receipt Showing to Whom&Date Delivered s l 0 W Return Receipt Showing to Whom, Z Date,and Addressee's Address TOTAL Postage c &Fees `>• ••+ E.r ' f 0 Postmark or Date sf-�� to 'P 845 611 626 Receipt for Certified Mail M No Insurance Coverage Provided ~� Do not use for International Mail uNnEo srAns POSTAL SFRNGE (See Reverse) Sent to David Menter Street and No. RD #5 Box 228 P.O.,State and ZW Code QU eensburq, NY 12804 Postage K Certified flee Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee Return Receipt showing 0) to Whom&Date Delivered y Return Receipt Showing to Whom, Date,and Addressee's Address 3 TOTAL Postage ? &Fees 3 �. Postmark or Date .5E , 11 "P 84� 611 625 Receipt for Certified Mai! No Insurance Coverage Provided UllrED SFA1E5 Do not use for International Mail POsn't SWIC4 (See Reverse) Sent to Anthonu Ma r e„g a o Street and No. 20 Sweetbriar Lane P.O.,State and ZIP Codeu Qeensbur , NY 12804 Postage w `f r 7 Certified Fee t00 Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delwwy Fee Return Receipt Showing o to Whom&Date DO vered 3! Return Receipt Showing to Whom, 7 Date,and Addressee's Address 7 `s TOTAL Postage $ ? &Fees 1 Postmark or Date 1�Va 'P 845 611 60S Receipt for Certified Mai! M No Insurance Coverage Provided Qa�T�TATES Do not use for International Mail POSTAL SE-CE (see Reverse) Sent to Mr. Charles Maine Street and No. 48 Rolling Ridge P.O.State and ZIP Code Queensbury, NY 128 4 Postage 17 Cera€ied Fee k Special Delrvery Fee Restricted Dehvety Fee Return Receipt Showing T to Whom&Date Deilvered r n 0 U Return Receipt Showing to Whom, ?' Date,and Addressee's Address TOTAL Postage &Fees $ 1`r Postmark or Date f T 845 611 618 Receipt for Certified Mail No Insurance Coverage Provided UNITED STATES Do not use for International Mail POSTAL SERVICE (See Reverse) Sent to Matthew Ludemann Street and No. 12 Oak Tree Circle P.O,State and ZIP Code Queensburu, NY 12804 Postage K Certified Fee Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee Return Receipt Showing Qy to Whom&Date Delivered f 0 W Return Receipt Showing to Whom, Z Date,and Addressee's Address 7 TOTAL Postage -- &Fees Postmark or Date 4 T 84S 611 617 Receipt for Certified Mail TM No Insurance Coverage Provided UM.�� Do not use for International Mail POSTAL SERVICE (See Reverse) Sent to Kerrie J. Lewis Street and No. RR #Z Box 563 Hicks R P.O.,State and ZIP Code Queensburz3, NY 1280 Postage h Ll Certified Fee Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee Return Receipt Showing p� to Whom&Date Delivered !J Return Receipt Showing to Whom, Z Date,and Addressee's Address D 3 TOTAL Postage �{ f $Fees $ `�J/ Postmark or Date -P 845 611 616 Receipt for Certified Mail +� No Insurance Coverage Provided Do not use for International Mail POSt�,UeSERYtCE (See Reverse) Sent to Lewis N. Stone Street and No. RR #1 Box 1301 P.O..State and ZIP Code Lake Georae, Y 12845 Postage $ f t Certified Fee ` „f c} Spedal Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee rn Return Receipt Showing �j to Whom&Date Delivered yt Return Receipt Showing to Whom, Z Date.and Addresses's Address 7 11 TOTAL Postage j 5 &Fees Is 1 Postmark or Date W 'P 845 611 615 Receipt for Certified Mail Insurance Coverage Provided 05 Do not use for International Mail (See Reverse) Sent to Edward LaPoint Street and RD r-2 6 Pinewood Hot o P.O.,State and ZIP Code Queensburzy, NY 12804 Postage $ ! ' Certified Fee k r V; 0 Special Delivery Fee t Restricted Delivery Fee Return Receipt Showing 00) to Whom&Date Delivered r } f r^ W Return Receipt Showing to Whom, Z.' Date.and Addressee's Address 7 TOTAL Postage � � &Fees L Postmark or Date 'P 84 5 611 614 Receipt for Certified Mail No Insurance Coverage Provided �N o5rA�5 Do not use for International Mail UNnPOSTAL SERVICE (See Reverse) Sent to John LaBom ar Street and No. 14 Pinion Pine Ln. P.O.,State and ZIP Code ueensbur NY 12804 Postage Certified Fee --{{ �a4! Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee Return Receipt Showing to Whom&Date Delivered t uJ Return Receipt Showing to Whom, Z Date,and Addressee's Address 7 TOTAL Postage 7 &Fees Postmark or Date P 84 � 611 613 Receipt for Certified Mail No Insurance Coverage Provided UNREO sTATEs Do not use for International Mail POSTAL SERICE (See Reverse) Sent to Catherine LaBombard stmja6lN�oney Hollow Road P.O.,State and ZIP Code Queensbur , NY 1280 Postage Certified Fee f f! Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee Return Receipt Showing to Whom&Date Delivered 0 `.L Return Receipt Showing to Whom. Z Date,and Addressee's Address D 7 TOTAL Postage $ &Fees `� Postmark or pate 'P 845 611 612 Receipt for Certified Mail No insurance Coverage Provided Do not use for international Mail (See Reverse) sent to Colleen Kimble Street and No. RD #1 541 Glens Fls .M . P.O.,State and ZIP Code Lake Luzerne, NY 1284 Postage IF Certified Fee Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee Return Receipt Showing + Qt to Whom&Date Delivered l( Vc Uj Return Receipt Showing to Whom, Z Date,and Addressee's Address a 9 TOTAL Postage &Fees $ 7 Postmark or Date i P 845 611 611 Receipt for Certified Mail No Insurance Coverage Provided e°osr"`a�°7.77c Do not use for International Mail (See Reverse) Sent to Mr. Robert Kar eles Street and No. 1& chi P.O.,state and ZiP Queensbur , NY 1280 Postage $ 1 t q q certified Fee / } Special Delivery Fee CJ Restricted Delivery Fee Ratum Receipt Showing pj to Whom&Date Delivered 1 r 1J Return Receipt Showing to Whom, Z Date,and Addressee's Address 7 TOTAL Postage j,r &Fees `E yPostmark or Date -P 845 611 610 Receipt for Certified Mai{ M No Insurance Coverage Provided UNITED STniES Do not use for International Mail PDSnk'SERVICE (See Reverse) Sent to Ms . Linda Hauser Street and No. RD #1 , Box 1140 P.O.,State and ZIP Code Lake George, NY 12895 Postage $ 1 Certified Fee Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee Return Receipt Showing r to Whom&Date Delivered Lu Return Receipt Showing to Whom, Z Date,and Addressee's Address � TOTAL Postage —r r ? &Fees `p CPostmark or Date 7 'A 84 . 611 601 Receipt for Certified Mail M No Insurance Coverage Provided UNITED STATES Do not use for International Mail PoslAI SERVICE (See Reverse) Sent to Charles Hauser Street and No. RD #1 Box 1140 P 0.State and ZIP Code Lake Geor e NY 12845 Postage I" !l Certified Fee Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee Return Receipt Showing }� p� to Whom&Date Delivered LU Return Receipt Showing to Whom, Z Date,and Addressee's Address 7 TOTAL Postage &Fees s +`. L Postmark or Date tll Ljj f "P 84*5 611 608 Receipt for Certified Mail No Insurance Coverage Provided �� E Do not use for International Mail (See Reverse) Sent to David Hatin Street and No. Robert Garden S. PB.ist�ta r d" qda A p t . 3 Postage g Certified Fee f /ry gt Special Delivery Fee t,•"tl Restricted Delivery Fee Retum Receipt Showing p p� to Whom S Date Delivered 1 r W Retum Receipt Showing to Whom, Z Date,and Addressee's Address "? TOTAL Postage � ^� 6 Fags 0 Postmark or date f 'P 84�5 611 607 Receipt for Certified Mai{ ,« No Insurance Coverage Provided r� Do not use for International Mail UNITE.NERVICE (See Reverse) Sent to Allyn Hanchett Strew and No. 17 Zenas Drive P.O.State and ZIP Code Queensbur , NY 1280 Postage Q w t Certified Fee d��q !V Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee Return Receipt Showing to Whom&Date Delivered ` LL Return Receipt Showing to Whom, Z Date,and Addressee's Address n �I TOTAL Postage &Fees $ r.t Postmark or Date //(( or C -P 845 611 606 Receipt for Certified Mail No Insurance Coverage Provided U 0 SWES Do not use for International Mail POSIL SERVICE (See Reverse) Sent to Mr. Robert Edwards Street and No. 26 Overlook Drive P.O.,State and ZIP Code ueensbur , NY 1280 Postage y Certified Fee Special Delivery Fee / V Restricted Delivery Fee Return Receipt Showing O to Whom&Date Delivered } L11 Return Receipt Showing to Whom, Z Date,and Addressee's Address 3 TOTAL Postage J { j &Fees Postmark or Date h E- L ! o L P 849 184 021 Receipt for Certified Mail +� No insurance Coverage Provided Do not use for international Mail (See Reverse) Sent to John P. Cushing Sr and No. 8 orchard Drive P.O.,State and ZIP Code e ur Postage $ )r(,�/ Certified Fee Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee *� Return Receipt Showing m to Whom&Data Delivered ! r Uj Ratum Receipt Showing to Whom, Z Data,and Addressee's Address '> TOTAL Postage O &Fees 0 Postmark or Date tt"! W a T UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE'"' jY Official Business '�"'�" R J�[IUSE NO A Ys ATE A7IERT"o��l�,�eeo�� Print your name, address and ZIP Code here DARLEEN M. DOUGHER,TOWN CLERK TOWN OF OUEENSBURY Town Office Bldg-, 553 1 !day P,i• Queensbury, rVY 12804 SENDER: • Complete items 1 and/or 2 for additional services. I also wish to receive the a+ • Complete items 3,and 4a&b. following services (for an extra • Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can fee): O return this card to you. m > • Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if space 1. ❑ Addressee's Address H does not permit. •. • Write"Return Receipt Requested"on the mailpiece below the article number. 2. El Restricted Delivery a • The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date m C delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. o 3. Article Addressed to: 4a. Article Number !Charles Hauser P 845 619 609 E R D #1 Box 1140 4b. Service Type else Q Lake George,NY 12845 ❑ Registered ❑ Insured 0 to M Certified ❑ COD A W ❑ Express Mail ❑ Return Receipt for C Merchandise c 7. Date of De ry w a fl Igliv 'o I CC 5. Signature (Addressee) S. Addrefsee'sikddrefis(Only if requested I and fie is p id) 5 t 6. Si na ure (Agent) I 0 PS Form 3311, December 1991 tr U.S.G.P.O.:1992-30I-aso DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVIC Y, v pM Official Business I U5����nn aaV "�OF'PO�A6 Print your name, address and ZIP Code here -',RLEEN M. DOUGHER, TOWN CLERK TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Town Office Bldg., 531 Bay Rd. Queensbury, NY 1280.4 ^ SENDER: ;C • Complete items 1 and/or 2 for additional services. I 8150 WtSh t0 r@C@IVB the a • Complete items 3,and 4a&b. following services (for an extra • Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can fee): 1L 0 return this card to you. m m > • Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if space 1. ❑ Addressee's Address y .m, does not permit. O • W rite"Return Receipt Requested"on the mailpiece below the article number. 2. ❑ Restrict@d Delivery P • The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date • c delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. .a 3. Article Addressed to: 4s. Article Number : Ms . Linda 8auser P 845 619 610 2 R D #1 , Box 1140 4b. Service Type O Lake George, NY 12845 ❑ Registered ❑ Insures c ce Q Certified ❑ COD a N ❑ Express Mail ❑ Return Receipt for o Merchandise G C 7. Date of cc5. Signature (Addressee) 8. aAddre nd f ese's r ddre s(Only if requested e W p 6. Sign ture (Agent) 0 w PS Form 3811, December 1991 U.S.G.P.O.:1992-307-wo DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE�" "I .... ?v P M Official Business 11 W y PENALUP= 1j USE TOF V TAGE, E Print your name, address and ZIP Code here ,- -RRLEEN M. DOUGHER,TOWN CLERK TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Town Office Bldg.,631 Say Rd. }}Queensbj}}ury, +NY 1(2(Rod SENDER: I also wish to receive the � Complete items land/or 2 for additional services. • Complete items 3,and 4a&b. following services (for an extra m p • Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can fee):)' •2 `m return this card to you, m • Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if space 1. ❑ Addressee's Address N does not permit. • • Write"Return Receipt Requested"on the mailpiece below the article number. S • The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date 2. ❑ Restricted Delivery m c delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. Q 3. Article Addressed to: 4a. Article Number Lewis N. Saone P 845 619 616 E T c RR #1 Box 13 01 [34b. Service Registered Type ❑ Insureo 0 Lake George, NY 12845 0 W ER Certified ❑ COD 5 LU ❑ Express Mail ❑ Return Receipt for z G Merchandise S p 7. Date of eliv ry Y- z 9 5. Signature (Addressee) 8. Addre ee's ddr as(Only if requested Y E., and f is p id) W � 6, Signature (Agent) F- 0 oPS orm 11, December 1991 �r U.S.G.P.O.:lN2-307-530 DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT t UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVMPNYOfficial BusinessPENAa PY'FOR PRIVATE.-°USE T�AVOID PAYMENT�F POSTAGE,9 Print your name, address and ZIP Code here DARLEEN M. DOUGHER,TOWN CLERK TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Town Office Bldg., 531 Bay Rd. Queensbury, NY 12804 p • Complete items 1 and/or 2 for additional services. 1 also wish t0 r@CeIVB the a Complete items 3,and 4a&b. following services (for an extra ai • Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can .� return this card to you. fee)' Z • Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if space 1. ❑ Addressee's Address N does not permit. • • Write"Return Receipt Requested"on the mailpiece below the article number +�+ • The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the data 2. ❑ Restricted Delivery m a delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. m .0 3. Article Addressed to: 4a. Article Number cc • Robert Paling P 845 619 629 2 E 17 Pinewood Ave. 4b. Service Type Queensbur ❑ Registered El insured cc z1, NY 12 8 0 4 (2Certified ❑ COD .9 t Cn LU ❑ Express Mail ❑ Return Receipt for 3 C Merchandise O` p 7. Date of popery + 5. Signature (Addressee) 8. Address 's Address(Only if requested F, and fee is paid) w W 6. Signature (Agent) 0 PS Form 3811. December 1991 tr U.S.G.P.O.:19W-M7-& DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 111111 Official Business PENALTY FOR PRI USE TO AVOID P _ M�Y ' OF POST z 19 Print your name, address and Z 0"Itag$ � DARLEEN M. DOUGHER,TOWN CLERK TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Town Office Bldg., 531 Say Rd. Queensbury, NY 12804 m SENDER: I also wish to receive the • Complete items 1 andlor 2 for additional services. e+ • Complete items 3,and 4a&b. following services (for an extra 0 p • Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can fee).. > dp return this card to you. • Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if space 1. ❑ Addressee's Address Vj d. does not permit. g • Write"Return Receipt Requested"on the mailpiece below the article number. 2. ❑ Restricted Delivery f • The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date v C delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. m 0 cc 3. Article Addressed to: 4a. Article Number .. Mr . Mark Sehachner P 845 619 631 r 1 Broad Street Plaza 4b. Service Type a ❑ Registered ❑ Insured G1enS Fa11S, 'NY 12804 y Certified ❑ COD .6 LU ❑ Express Mail ❑ Return Receipt for 5 Merchandise 0 7. Date of Delivery a MAY 19 �T g Z 5. Signature (Addressee) 8. Addressee's Address(Only if requested 9 and fee is paid) 6.CMUA ilk M PS Form 3811, Dece er 991 it U.S.G. .O. 2-307-530 DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 111111 Official Business PENALTY FOR PR t USE TO AVOID P OF POST AY. 19 j 1994 � �r Print your name, address and ZI ! � DARLEEN M. DOUGHER,TOWN CLERK TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Town Office Bldg., 531 Bay Rd. Queensbury, NY 12804 .7C I also wish to receive the • Complete items t and/or 2 for additional services. a • Complete items 3,and 4a&b. following services (for an extra m my • Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can fee): return this card to you. m • Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if space 1. ElAddressee's Address N 2 does not permit. • • Write"Return Receipt Requested"on the mailpiece below the article number. g t 2. El Delivery ••+ • The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date V C delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. iV 3. Article Addressed to: 4a. Article Number mMr . Robert Karpeles P 845 619 611 E 16 Chippewa Circle 4b. Service Type u Queensbury, NY 12804 El Registered El insured W CO) IR Certified ❑ COD ,6 co El Express Mail ❑ Return Receipt for 7 j Merchandise T1t p 7. Date of Delivery Z MAY 19 1994 5. Si atureL(y�!fdressee) B. Addressee's Address(Only if requested IG and fee is paid) to u 9! 6. ignature (Agent) 0 PS Form 3811, December 1991 tr US.G.P.O.:1992-307-sw DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Official Business PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE TO AVOID PAYMEEll OF POSTAGE, �`�vyIMY. +ter 19 t `l-`t Print your name, address and ZIP 0 (1 DARLEEN M. DOUGHER,TOWN CLERK TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Town Office Bldg., 531 Bay Rd. Queensbury, NY 12804 SENDER: • Complete items 1 and/or 2 for additional services. I 8130 Wish t0 r@C@IVe the • Complete items 3,and 4a&b. following services (for an extra .a • Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can fee): m return this card to you. > • Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if space 1. ❑ Addressee's Address does not permit. m • Write Return Receipt Requested on the mailpiece below the article number. t " " 2. ❑ Restricted Delivery m �+ • The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date C delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. o m3. Article Addressed to: 4a. Article Number m Kerrie J. Lewis P 845 619 617 E RR #1 Box 563 Nicks Road 4b. Service Type co) ElRegistered ❑ Insured � Queensbury, NY 12804 � y ® Certified ❑ COD c UJI ❑ Express Mail ❑ Return Receipt for .z W Merchandise 7. Date of Delivery Z MAY 19 19% 0 �. cc 5. S'g ture (Address S. Addressee's Address(Only if requested Y and fee is paid) a 6. Signatu�gent) f' p o PS Form 3811, December 1991 tr U.S.G.P.O.:1992-307-530 DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT t UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Official Business PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE TO AVOID PAYMENT ' OF POSTAGE,$300 Print your name, address and ZIP Code here � 1 UARLEEN M. DOUGHER,TOWN CLERK TOWN OF OUEENSBURY Town Office Bldg., 531 Say Rd. Queensbury, NY 12804 SENDER: • � • Complete items 1 and/or 2 for additional services. I also wish to receive the • Complete items 3,and 4a&b. following services Ifor an extra In 1 p • Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can 2 fee): ao return this card to you. O • Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if space 1. ❑ Addressee's Address N r does not permit. • Write"Return Receipt Requested"on the mailpiece below the article number. 2. ❑ Restricted Delivery 11 •+ • The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date V c delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. qr vo 3. Article Addressed to: 4a. Article Number James Obermayer P 845 619 628 E 10 Pinewood H0110 w 4b. Service Type c ❑ Registered ElInsurea I a � Queensbury, NY 12804 Certified ❑ COD .5 W ❑ Express Mail ❑ Return Receipt for aMerchandise G 7. Date of Delivery 5. 'gnature (Addresse 8. Addressee's Address(Only if requested u and fee is paid) C a r � 6.�nture (Agent) �' o w PS Form3811, December 1991 sr U.S.G.P.O.:lm-307-530 DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT t UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVIG& tMJ Y - P Official Business PE 2.n MAY USE jj3 kY9F6FAY OF POSIAGE,$300 Print your name, address and ZIP Code here zHLEEN M. DOUGHER,TOWN CLERK TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Town Office Bldg., 531 Bay Rd. Queensbury, NY 12804 m • Coplete,Complete: � items 1 and/or 2 for additional services. I also wish to receive the a • Complete items 3,and 4a&b. Tollowing services (for an extra 4i o • Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can fee): im return this card to you. m > • Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if space 1. ❑ Addressee's Address N does not permit. a• L • Write"Return Receipt Requested"on the mailpiece below the article number. 2. ❑ Restricted Delivery m « . The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date c delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. m 0 cc 3. Article Addressed to: 4a. Article Number c mMrs . Marilyn Miller P 845 619 627 E15 Greenway North 4b. Service Type 0 Queensbury, NY 12804 ❑ Registered ❑ Insured H Certified ❑ COD Se UA ❑ Express Mail ❑ Return Receipt for 3 pC Merchandise c Q7. Date elivery O 7 � i cc5. Xnature (Addres e) S. Address e's Ad ress(Only if requested and fee is paid) W t W 6. Signatur (Agen ) ~ 0 4 0 PS Form3111, December 1991 U.S.G.P.O.:IM-307-530 DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Official Business PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE TO AVOID PAYMENT AIL OF POSTAGE,$300 Print your name, address and ZIP Code here DARLEEN M. DOUGHER,TOWN CLERK i TOWN OF QUEENSBURY ! Town Office Bldg,, 531 Bay Rd. i Queensbury, NY 12804 i 40 SEIIDER: 1 • Cp plete items 1 and/or 2 for additional services. I also wish to receive the 0 • Complete items 3,and 4a&b. following services (for an extra o q • Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can •� m fee)' return this card to you. O r-16Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if space 1. ❑ Addressee's Address fA r does not permit. m • Write"Return Receipt Requested"on the mailpiece below the article number, a t 2. El Restricted Delivery •m ++ • The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date V c delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. m .o 3. Article Addressed to: 4a. Article Number Roger Ruel P 845 619 630 E 10 Mabel Terrace 4b. Service Type a o ❑ Registered ❑ Insured a Queensbury, NY 12804 0, y @ Certified ❑ COD E UJI ❑ Express Mail ❑ Return Receipt for •3 Merchandise p 7. Date of Deli ry w Z a• 5. S' t re dressee) 8. Addressee's Address Only if requested Y M and fee is paid) W 6. nature (Agent) o PS Form 3911, December 1991 tr U.S.G.P.O.:1992-307-530 DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Official Business PENALTY FOR PRIVATE t USE TO AVOID PAYMENT a i OF POSTAGE,$300 Print your name, address and ZIP Code here UARLEEN M. DOUGHER,TOWN CLERK TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Town Office Bldg., 531 Bay Rd. Queensbury, NY 12804 '2 • Complete items 1 and/or 2 for additional services. I also wish to receive the a+ • Complete items 3,and 4a&b. following services (for an extra ai ymj • Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can fee): return this card to you. Is :0 • Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if space 1. ❑ Addressee's Address N ra does not permit. 1W t • Write"Return Receipt Requested"on the mailpiece below the article number. 2 ❑ Restricted Delivery A. .+ • The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date C delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. 0 3. Article Addressed to: 4a. Article Number o Mr. Charles Maine P 845 619 605 E 48 Rolling Ridge 4b. Service Type ❑ Registered ❑ Insured 0 Queensbury, NY 12804 � CO) Certified ❑ COD .fie Lu r ❑ Express Mail ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise 7. Date of li w 4 z O cc ignature (Address 8. Addressee's Addre (Only if requested and fee is paid) o 6. Signature (Agent) ~ 0 9 PS Form 3811, December 1991 U.S.G.P.O.:1992-307-530 DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT i+ UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Official Business PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE TO AVOID PAYMENT ' OF POSTAGE,$300 Print your name, address and ZIP Code here DARLEEN M. DOUGHER,TOWN CLERK TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Town Office Bldg., 531 Bay Rd. Queensbury, NY 12804 O JGIYLCf1i: 32 • Complete items 1 and/or 2 for additional services. 1 also wish to receive the rA • Complete items 3,and 4a&b. following services (for an extra • Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can fee): m return this card to you. > • Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if space 1. ❑ Addressee's Address F does not permit. «, m • Write"Return Receipt Requested"on the mailpiece below the article number. AS 2. Restricted Delivery 0 .+ The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date tl c delivered, Consult postmaster for fee. 0 b 3. Article Addressed to: 4a. Article Number m c ,1 a+ Ms . Sharon Simmonds P 845 6 £ Tuthill Road 4b. Service Type c 0 ❑ Registered ❑ Insured N Queensbury, NY 12804 Q Certified ❑ COD c LU ❑ Express Mail ❑ Return Receipt for 0 Merchandise C 7. Date of Delivery z lr 0 cc 5. S nature (Addres e) 8. Addressee's Address(Only if requested,w H and fee is paid) w LU _ 6. nature ( ent) t• 0 I PS Form 3811, December 1991 sY U.S.G.P.O.:1992-307-530 DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE ;. Official Business PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE TO AVOID PAYMENT ' OF POSTAGE,$300 Print your name, address and ZIP Code here DARLEEN M. ©OUGHER,TOWN CLERK TOWN OF QUEEN5BURY Town Office Bldg., 531 Bay Rd. C2ueensbury, NY 12804 _ - complete items 1 and/or 2 for additional services. I also wish to receive the • Complete items 3,and 4a&b. following services (for an extra m Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can 2 m return this card to you. fee): ` > ••Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if space 1. ❑ Addressee's Address m does not permit. N r • Write"Return Receipt Requested"on the mailpiece below the article number. 2. El Restricted Delivery The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date v o delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. m 3. Article Addressed to: 4a. Article Number o Anthony Maresco P 845 619 625 E E20 Sweetbriar Lane 4b. Service Type °o Q u e e n s b u r y, NY 12804 ❑ Registered ❑ Insures m W ® Certified ❑ COD ,5 W ❑ Express Mail ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise p 7. Date of Delivery Z o tr 5. ig ure ( ass t 8. Addressees dress(Only if requested,V and fee is psi ) w W 6. Signature (Agent) H � o PS Form 3811, December 1991 z7 U.S.G.P.O.:1992-307-530 DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT i+ UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Official Business PENALTY FOR PRIVATE U MAIL USE TO AVOID PAYMENT OF POSTAGE,$300 Print your name, address and ZIP Code here DARLEEN M. DOUGHER,TOWN CLERK TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Town Office Bldg., 531 Say Rd Queenshurit, NY '. 11 . qj ZMMUEK: I also wish to receive the • Complete items 1 and/or 2 for additional services. q • Complete items 3,and 4a&b. following services (for an extra q • Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can feel: 2 m return this card to you, m • Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if space 1. ❑ Addressee's Address H does not permit. m • Write"Return Receipt Requested"on the mailpiece below the article number 2, ❑ Restricted Delivery • The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date V C delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. m II 3. Article Addressed to: 4a. Article Number C c 2A11yn Hanchett P 845 619 607 E 17 Z e na s Drive 4b. Service Type c°r Queensbury, NY 12804 ❑ Registered ❑ Insured W ® Certified ❑ COD co ❑ Express Mail ❑ Return Receipt for .5 tr Merchandise o a 7. Date of D liver C Q o Z ,Signa ure (Addressee) 8. Addressee's dress(Only if requested c F and fee is paid) W 6. Signat Agent) ~ 0 PS Form 3811, December 1991 it U.S.O.P.O.:1992-307-M DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT I UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Official Business PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE TO AVOID PAYMENTU S.MAIL OF POSTAGE,$300 Print your name, address and ZIP Code here DARLEEN M. DOUGH ER, T(?,. a TOWN OF QUEEN Town Office Bldg,, 531 4: Queensbury, N", , qR • Complete items 1 and/or 2 for additional services. I also wish to receive the as Complete items 3,and 4a&b. following services (for an extra ai m • Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can fee): mretuln this card V you. i • Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if space 1. ❑ Addressee's Address m does not permit. • • W rAd""Return Receipt Requested"on the mailpiece below the article number. 2. ElRestricted Delivery a « • The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date 0 c delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. 3. Article Addressed to: 4a. Article Number a, John P. Cushing P 849 184 021 ! 8 4b. Service Type Orchard Drive ❑ Registered ❑ Insured ti Queensbury, NY 12804 ® Certified ❑ COD tNu ❑ Express Mail ❑ Return Receipt for .z Merchandise •. Z7. Date IN sy a CJy c 5. Signature (Addressee) B. Addressee's Address(Only if requested Y rM and fee is paid) a C 1 1 6. ture (Agent) r F 11 PS 11, December 91 tr U.S.G.P 1992-307-530 DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Official Business PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE TO AVOID PAYMENT S MAIL OF POSTAGE, $300 i Print your name, address and ZIP Code here DARLEEN M. DOUGHER,TOWN CLERK TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Town Office Bldg., 531 Bay Rri, Queensbury, NY 12904 '2 • Complete items 1 and/or 2 for additional services. I also WISh t0 receive the eJ • Complete items 3,and 4a&b. following services (for an extra 5i ymj • Print your nanv%and address on the reverse of this form so that we can m retain this card ao you. fee)' > Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if space 1. El Addressee's Address y et m does rot permit. m • Write"Return Receipt Requested"on the mailpiece below the article number. Q . The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the data 2• ❑ Restricted Delivery •0 o delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. o •0 3. Article Addressed to: 4a. Article Number cc m c m P 845 6Z 60 8 Mr. Robert Edwards m E 4b. Service Type 0 26 overlook Drive ❑ Registered ❑ Insured cc y Queensbury, NY 12804 ® Certified ❑ COD .9 W ❑ Express Mail ❑ Return Receipt for z Merchandise .. p 7. Date of Deliv ry c z g >. = 5. Si ature ( ddressee) 8. Addressee's Address(Only if requested F. and fee is paid) UJI = 6. Signature (Agent) 0 a PS Form 3811, December 1991 st U.S.G.P.O.:19W-307-530 DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Official Business PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE TO AVOID PAYMENT OF POSTAGE,S" Print your name, address and ZIP Code here DARLEEN M. DOUGHER, TOWN CLERK TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Town Office Bldg., 531 gay Rd. Queensbury, NY 12804 72 • Complete items 1 and/or 2 for additional services. I also wish to receive the a • Complete items 3,and 4a&b. following services (for an extra o • Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can fee): Z `^ return this card to you. • > • Attach this fd rn to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if apace 1. ❑ Addressee's Address 2 does not permit. •� m • Write"Return Receipt Requested"on the mailpiece below the article number. 2. ❑ Restricted Delivery « . The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date C delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. tttCCC V 3. Article Addressed to: 4a. Article Number a mDavid Menter P 845 619 626 'R D #5 Box 228 4b. Service Type p� Queensbury, NY 12804 ❑ Registered ❑ Insures a ® Certified ❑ COD .9 W ❑ Express Mail ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise $ Q 7. Date o5 elivQr q � t o�G 5. Signature (Addressee) 8. Addressee's Address(Only if requested e and fee is paid) r W F. ¢ 6. Signature (Agent) a PS Form 3811, December 1991 >7 U.S.G.P.O.:1992-307-5W DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT + UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Official Business PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE TO AVOID PAYMENT UIL OF POSTAGE,$300 Print your name, address and ZIP Code here ARLEEN M. DOUGHER,TOWN CLERK ' TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Town Office Bldg., 531 Bay Rd. Queensaury, IVY 12804 • Complete items 1 and/or 2 for additional services. l also WISh t0 r8C@IVe the is • Complete items 3,and 4a&b. following services (for an extra my • Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can feel m retern this cardio you. O • Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if space 1. ❑ Addressee's Address rA .. does not permit. O • WnLe"Return Receipt Requested"on the mailpiece below the article number. Z, ❑ Restricted Delivery • The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date C delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. • 3. Article Addressed to: 4a. Article Number c zMatthew Ludemann P 845 619 618 E12 Oak Tree Circle 4b. Service Type p ❑ Registered ❑ Insured H Queensbury, NY 12804 © Certified ❑ COD .5 u�i ❑ Express Mail ❑ Return Receipt for oC Merchandise C C 7. Date of Delivery _?y 2 5. Signature (Addressee) B. Addressee's Address(Only if requested and fee is paid) C= L C 6. Signature (Agent) 0 0 0 PS Form 3811, December 1991 zY U.S.G.P.O.:1992-307-530 DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Official Business PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE TO AVOID PAYMENTEj OF POSTAGE,$300 Print your name, address and ZIP Code here -,RLEEN M. ROUGHER,TOWN CLERK TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Town Office Bldg., 531 Say Rd. Queensbury, NY 12804 • 1 also wish to receive the • Complete items 1 and/or 2 for additional services. • Complete items 3,and 4a&b, following services (for an extra • Prjnt your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can fee): retutir this card to you. • > • Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if space 1. ❑ Addressee's Address m does not permit. 40 g • . Wde"Return Receipt Requested"on the mailpiece below the article number 2. El Restricted Delivery r • The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date delivered. I Consult postmaster for fee. 9 y 3. Article Addressed to: 4a. Article Number Ir m Edward LaPoint E RD #2 6 Pinewood Hollow 4b. Service Type ❑ Registered ❑ Insureo y Queensbury, NY 12804 53 Certified ❑ COD .6 W ❑ Express Mail ❑ Return Receipt for 5 W Merchandise c 0 ----- 1 7. Date of Deli ry R 5. Signature (Addressee) 8. Addressee's A dres (Only if requested jg C and fee is paid) W 6. Signature (Agent) 0 PS Form 3811, December 1991 it U.S.G.P.O.:1992-307-sm DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT - z i May 17, 1994 MEMORANDUM To: Town Clerk From: Ethics Board The people listed below have been sent copies of the Ethics Law Review form and Disclosure Statement form which are to be returned to you within 45 days. As these are returned to you, will you please notify either the Ethics Board Chairman or the Vice Chairman, so that we can promply notify the Town Board of compliance, as we are required to do. JOHN P. CUSHING '� ROBERT EDWARDS ALLYN HANCHETT✓ DAVID HATIN I---- CHARLES HAUSER LINDA HAUSER✓ ROBERT KARPELES✓/ COLLEEN KIMBLE V �� CATHERINE LABOMBARD JOHN LABOMBARD EDWARD K. LAPOINTE KERRIE LEWIS MATTHEW LINDEMANN CHARLES MAII`1I ANTHONY MARE CO DAVID MENTER MARILYN MILLER—(6� ,. )e-,-k C< JAMES OBERMAYER 7ROBERT PALIN ROGER RUED v/ MARK SCHACHNER SHARRON SIMMONDS LEWIS N. 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ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 28-Mar--94 06-Mar--9; -MARTIN, PAME:LA ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 22-Ma•r-••94 07--Ma•r-'•95 MOTRAW, EDWARD ETHICS 02-Ap•r--94 14--Ma•r•-•95 MA'TTESON, THOMAS ETHICS 07--Mar-95 MAYER, MICHELLE ETHICS 05 -Ap•r-95 A MCCOY, L.INDA ETHICS 0E-Apr--94 000. , _wol MCI.-t7U'i'I••i, GAILY ETHICS MENTER, DAVIT) ETHICS/DISCLOSURE ; MERRILL, RICHARD ETHICS MERRITT, WAYNE ETHICS TERMINATED MILLER, MARILYN P. ETHICS/DISCLOSURE bo rdeac.c MI SS'1'TA, RI.CHARD ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 11-np•r-••94 07-Mar--95 MITCHE"LL, nNGELIOUE ETHICS MITCHE LL, CAROLINE ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 30-Mar-••94 gam` MITCHELL, THOMAS ETHICS MONAHAN, BETTY ETHICSAISCLOSURE 01-Apr--94 MONTGOMERY, JAMES ETHICS 23-Mar--94 TERMINATED MORGAN, DAVID ETHICS 02-Mar--94 06--Mar--95 MORTON, WILLIAM ETHICS KOSHER, RODNEY ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 28-Mar-Y4 14-Mar--95 MULLER, MICHAEL ETHICS MUNOFF, FRANK ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 01•-Apr-94 NAYLOR, PAUL ETHICS/DISCLOSURE AI-Apr--94 17--Mor..-7E NESTLE, RALPH ETHICS 'E38--Ma•r-94 20--Mar--0 OBERMnYER, .J'nME.S •ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 15--W•-9w O" BRIEN, CUL.L..EN ETHICS 05--Apr-94 OBBEEN; J'OHN ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 31--Ma•r--94 30-Ma•r•-9: 01 PRIEN, KAREN ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 30--Ma•r--94 10--MaT--91, OGLEv DONALD ETHICS 23-Mar--94 077Mar-9' OPPENHEIM, ALAN ETHICS ORTON, KENNETH ETHICS 23--Ma'r-94 OSTRPNDER, BRUCE ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 28--Mar-94 07''nMa•r--9 OTTE_, HELEN ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 0 -May-94 OUDERKERK,, ELE:ANOR ETHICS 06-Maw-9 OWEN, J'OHN ETHICS TERMINATED PALMNGI, FRANK ETHICS 24--Ma•r-94 OG,i* 09 PALING, .MnRIE: ETHICS/DISCLOSURE TERMINATED BALING, MARI.E ETHICS/DISCLOSURE TERMINATED PALING, ROBERT ETHICS/DISCLOSURE said sent 22-Ma•r--`.' PARISI, ROBERT ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 04--Ap'r-••94 yyo. ; �y PERRY, OWEN ETHICS 23--Mar--94 '06-Ma•r--`• BHILO, TOM ETHICS/DISCLOSURE TERMINATED PICKETT, POUL ETHICS 05.._A p•r.._95 TOWN OF QUEENSBURY ETHICS RgPOR . 1994 DATE NAME TYPE OF FORM RECEIVED PLANTE v ~ANNA___._..__ ETHICS 10-Mar- 95 PLANTE, VANCE ETHICS 30-Ma•r--`74 07-Mar-`5 PRIME, MARGARET ETHICS/DISCLOSURE: JUNE 3, 1994 PULVER4 CAROL ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 16--Ma•r_•94 PURNER, JEAN ETHICS 11••-Ap•r--94 17--Ma•r-75 RAMSEY, PETER ETHICS REESE, MARY 1'.:,LL.E.N ETHICS RICHARDSON, JAMES ETHICSTERMINATED ROULIER, JOEL ETHICS ROURKE, ROBE::R'T ETHICS TERMINATED ROZELL, TAMARA ETHICS 23--Ma•r--94 07�1Y1��r-`�',, FUEL, ROGER ETHICS/DISCLOSURE received 31,Ma•r--95 RUSSELL., WHITNEY ETHICS/DISCLOSURE TERMINATED RUTHSCHILD, ARLYNE ETHICS/VISCLOSURE 21-Mar- 94 TERMINATED SAGE. RICHARD .ETHICS 29 -Ma•r•-74 08-Mar--9 SAWYER, CARLEEN ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 22-Mar--94 06,7Ma•r-95 SCHACHNER, MARK ETHICS SCHAC:HHER, MARK ETHICS/DISCLOSURE SCHULTZ, JUDITH ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 20--Mar- 9 5 SCHWEI:CKERT, THOMAS ETt•1ICS 23--Mar-94 06-••Mar--95 SCOVILLE, MERRITT ETHICS TERMINATED ETHICS SHAMES, HOWARD ETHICS . , 05••••Apr--94 SHAW, MI.C'.HAE.L ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 29-Ma•r--94 15-M4T--95 SHEERER, KEITH ETHICS 25-Ma•r--94 06-Ma•r-95 SICARD, C:HARLES ETHICS/DISCLOSURE TERMINATED TERMINATED SIMMONDS, SHARRON ETHICS/DISCLOSURE received 090a•r-95 SMITH, PETER ETHICS SMITH, STEVEN ETHICS TERMINATED SOKAL, PAUL ETHICS SOMMERS, KAREN ETHICS 15-Mar-95 u %SOMMER, DAVID ETHICS 28--Mar-94 07.7Ma'r--95 SORESINO, RAYMOND ETHICS SPARKS, RON ETHICS -SPERRY, MARY ETHICS/DISCLOSURE TERMINATED SPRINGER, GARY ETHICS 28-Mar--94 07-Ma•r-•95 STARK, GEORGE ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 25-Mar-94 06,--Mar--9f STEAMS, ALBERTA ETHICS 24mMa•r"& STERN, HELEN P. ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 19--Ap•r••-94 24-••Mar--0 STEVENSON, RAYMOND ETHICS TERMINATED STEVES, LEON ETHICS TERMINATED STOCKMAN, OORD014 ETHICS STOCKWELL, KAREN ETHICS STODDARD, PAM ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 30-•ma•r•-94 31-••MaT- 91, STONE, LEWIS ETHICS 28--Mar--94 08--Ma•r-9! S T . GERMAI.N, DAVID ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 29--Ma•r- 94 ST . C1._AI R, UAIL ETHICS TARANA, C.ORRINE. X. ETHICS/DISCLOSURE TERMINATED THOMMS, C1• RI:STIAN ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 08-•Apr--94 13-Mar-9 THOMAS, CHRI:STI:AN Cti. ETHICS/DISCLOSURE DUPLICATE: TRACY, PHOEDI.E ETHICS p. TRAVER, STEVEN ETHICS R 04--Apr--94 08-Mar--9 TROMDLEY, 'MICHnE.L ETHICS 28-Mar••-94 07--Ma•r-••" TUCKER, PLI:NEY ETHICS/DISCLOSURE TERMINATED TURNER, THEODORE ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 02•-May••-94 7-.gee- VAL_ENT'E, DAN ETHICS 06-Ma•r-r VANDUSEN, RAL1='H ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 24-Ma•r--94 07--Mar-1 VANDYKE, MARILYN ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 24-••Ma•r--94 /z,-ArL-q VANNESS, THOMAS ETHICS . VAUGHN, AONALD ETHICS 23--Ma•r••-94 06-Mar--' VILI�IAR, THY ETI-I:CC;� 24-Mar- V:CSKy GUY A. ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 13-•Apr- 94 VOORHIS, EVERETT ETHICS TERMINATED WALKER, •GURTIS ETHICS WALKEF'<, J'01-IN ETHICS • WALKE:R, MARJ•ORIE:: ETHICS TERMINATED WALKER, ROBERTA ETHICS TERMINATED .MALTER, SHARON WARD, EUGENE ETHICS 06-••May-74 WARD, EUGENE ETHICS/DISCLOSURE . DUPLICATE: WELCH, DAVID E HTICS 28- Ma•r-•94 17--Ma-r TOWN OF CIUEENSBURY : ETHICS REPORT 1994 DATE DAME TYPE Or FORM RECEIVED WESC:OTT, ROBERT ETHICS 30 -I, ar..-94 29--Mar--9 WESTCOTT, ROBERT ETHICS DUPLICATE WETHERSBEE, JUDITH ETHICS 28-Mar•• 94 WHITE, CL.AUDE ETHICS 28--Mar-94 17--Mar-`5 WHITING, PAMELA ETHICS WICK, DAVID ETHICS WILLET'T, RICHARD ETHICS TERMINATED WINSLOW JR. , CHARLES ETHICS ?3--Mar-94 09,"„Ma•r-9 WINSLOW, MARY ETHICS 22--Ma•r--94 3f"Mar-95 WISWALL, R. OEORGE ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 15--Ma'r--94 T WTTTNEZsIwI;T, J'OAN ETHICS 22--Mar-94 06--Ma•r--95 WOOD,, WALTER ETHICS • 23--Mar--94 YASKO, C. MATTHEW ETHICS/DISCLOSURE 24--Ma•r-94 27!Ma•r-95 YORK, LEE: ETHICS -_ YORK, LEE ANN ElHICS/DISCLOSURE TERMINATED /y�f�j'� "9- - ROBERTS, DEBOR(dH !ETHICS DAVIS, J'OHN ETHICS /o NELSON, SHIRLEY ETHICS MONROE::, DONNIE ETHICS 07wMar-9� FORD, TOM ETHICS CHENEY, MAROARE:T ETHICS TERMINATED CAaralswo 1 11, f l'hcS or e.,e j 1r: k } • I ; ro (� I �i i ;i EMP # NAME DEPARTMENT ------------------------------------------------------ 381 JC— BACAS, WILLIAM COURT 277 r BAIRD, BRUCE RECREATION 735 lc7r BARBER, CAROLINE TOWN CLERK 1430 BARROWS, DALE HIGHWAY 1353 J' BARROWS, STEPHEN WATER 610 i�- BEEBE, DONALD HIGHWAY 50 .9- BLAIR, JOSEPH HIGHWAY 850 E- BOVEE, MARCUS LANDFILL 605 � BOW,MAN, DAVID RECREATION 571 £- BRAULT, ARNOLD BLDG. & GRNDS. 334 BROTHERS, HAROLD WATER 72 BROTHERS, RALPH WATER 73 i= BURCH, TIMOTHY WATER 1073 og CAIMANO, NICHOLAS TOWN BOARD 75 f CARTIER, DONALD WATER 1336 6 CHAMPAGNE, FRED SUPERVISOR 5 1 CHASE, DONALD TOWN CLERK 273 F CHASE, MICHAEL WATER 1292 B CIPPERLY, SUSAN COM. DEV. 931 Y CLOSE, JACK WATER 198 6 COUGHLIN, JAMES LANDFILL 52 £ COUNTERS, JAMES HIGHWAY 26 i CUTTER, DAVID LANDFILL 819 k DALEY, GEORGE SUPERVISOR 671 DAVIDSEN, SUSAN COM. DEV. 1081 E DEMERES, ANDRE WATER 725 Z DONAVAN, WALTER COURT 6 DOUGHER, DARLEEN TOWN CLERK TOWN CLERK 883 k DUBOIS, KATHLEEN COMPTROLLER 825 �- DUELL, DAVID HIGHWAY 768 b DUSEK, PAUL ATTORNEY 611 � DUTRA, MARK HIGHWAY 367 t DYBAS, ELIZABETH ASSESSOR 10 a EGGLESTON, BETTY TAX RECEIVER 989 1 EGGLESTON, SANDRA COM. DEV. 694 EGGLESTON, WESLEY HIGHWAY 582 EVANS, ROBERT HEALTH 678 k FINAMORE, CAROL COURT 983 L- FINCH, PAUL WATER 86 FISH, JUDY TAX RECEIVER 69 FLAHERTY, THOMAS WATER EMP # NAME DEPARTMENT 666 ;C- FLEWELLING, RICHARD HIGHWAY 855 /.- FRITSCH, PAUL HIGHWAY 900 �-- GAGLIARDI, MARIA COM. 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CENTER 57 �- HUGHES, WILLIAM HIGHWAY 852 E HUNT, DONALD HIGHWAY 660 t JARVIS, RAYMOND HIGHWAY 58 I- JOHNSON, JOHN HIGHWAY 1294 8 KIMBLE, COLLEEN COM. DEV. 580 J, LANGDON, JOHN WASTEWATER 428 F- LASHWAY, GENE HIGHWAY 590 6 LEFEBVRE, VICTOR COM. DEV.' 1340 L LEWIS, KERRIE COURT 612 � LONGDEN, ROBERT LANDFILL 201 ,- LOPEZ, MICHAEL CEMETERY 990 a LOVERING, STEVEN RECREATION 1009 MANNEY JR. , ROBERT WATER EMP # NAME DEPARTMENT 697 k MANNEY, HENRY CEMETERY 845 k MANNEY, ROBERT HIGHWAY 1186 b MARTIN, JAMES COM. DEV. 803 6 MARTIN, PAMELA ATTORNEY 48 kMATRAW, EDWARD CEMETERY 984 MATTESON, THOMAS WATER 90 6 MISSITA, RICHARD HIGHWAY 1429 t MABB, SCOTT HIGHWAY 1218 J MITCHELL, ANGELIBUE SUPERVISOR 1013 I: MITCHELL, THOMAS BLDG. & GRNDS. 429 MONAHAN, BETTY TOWN BOARD 91 MONTGOMERY, JAMES BLDG. & GRNDS 810 k MORGAN, DAVID BLDG. & GRNDS 447 B MOSHER, RODNEY CEMETERY 912 k MULLER, MICHAEL COURT 427 e NAYLOR, PAUL HIGHWAY 1329 Q O'BRIEN, JOHN COM. DEV. 835 6 O'BRIEN, KAREN TOWN CLERK 93 �- OGLE, DONALD WATER 847 1 ORTON, KENNETH HIGHWAY 498 a OSTRANDER, BRUCE WATER 898 Q OTTE, HELEN ASSESSOR 693 F OUDEKERK, ELEANOR QSBY. CENTER 806 � PALANGI, FRANK WATER 426 P PERRY, GWEN BLDG. & GRNDS 824 .- PICKETT, PAUL HIGHWAY 818 P PLANTE, ANNA WASTEWATER 930 r- PLANTE, VANCE WATER 832 A PULVER, CAROL TOWN BOARD 637 t PURNER, JEAN HIGHWAY 746 f,RAMSEY, PETER HIGHWAY 680 -EROZELL, TAMARA WATER 841 6 SAWYER, CARLEEN ATTORNEY 333 SCHWEICKERT, THOMAS WATER 677 r3 SHAW, MICHAEL WASTEWATER 199 SHEERER, KEITH LANDFILL 685 k SMITH, PETER HIGHWAY 255 k SOMMER, DAVID WATER 1067 �- SPRINGER, GARY WATER 1363 STEANS, ALBERTA COM. DEV. 66 STOCKMAN, GORDON HIGHWAY 97 � STOCKWELL, KAREN COURT 1327 -.f. 4 STODDARD, PAMELA ASSESSOR EMP # NAME DEPARTMENT 969 �--TROMBLEY, MICHAEL WATER 1248 b TURNER, THEODORE TOWN BOARD 70 I,VANDUSEN, RALPH WATER 1015 O VANDYKE, MARILYN HISTORIAN 747 WANNESS, THOMAS HIGHWAY 261 Y VAUGHN, DONALD LANDFILL 853 S WALKER, CURTIS HIGHWAY 544 g►WARD, EUGENE HIGHWAY 559 L- WESCOTT, ROBERT HIGHWAY 83 k WHITE, CLAUDE WATER 844 � WHITING, PAMELA COM. DEV. 932 kWINSLOW, CHARLES WATER 599 kWINSLOW, MARY ASSESSOR 991 E'WITTNEBERT, JOAN RECREATION r p dlz- - 5 o 11 ff 'LOCI Law Filing g NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE 162 WASHINGTOM AVENUE, ALBANY, NY 12231 (Use this form to file a local law with the Secretary of State.) 1'ext of law should be given as amended. Do not include matter being eliminated and do not use italics or underlining to indicate new matter. �Ilt tkt.bl 04P4' of ..................Queenshur..y.............................................................................. Town Local Law No. ........8..............I............................ of the year 19 ...92. A local law the..To}vn of.(?ueensbury by deleting c).nd repealing Chopter 14 thereof, Ethics, Coda of, vnd replocing it with a Nety Chapter 14, to he entitled, Ethics-c;ii�l Disclosure Law, Which Chopter provides for o revised Code of Ethics,DisclosLrre Stoteaents,Ethics Advisory Be it enacted by the ...........To.lmnJ3_,Qyr.(i..•Council,Ethics Boord,ond Penolties for non-CorpNi nce . . .................................................................... (Narne of I.egislative Body) C1a"yy Cotx Townof ................Qvle(�Rsh Cy..........................................................................................................as follows: V,4wxge SECTION 1. The Code of the Town of Queensbury is hereby amended by deleting and repealing Chapter 14, Ethics, Code of. SECTION 2. The Code of the Town of Queensbury is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Chapter, to replace Chapter 14 hereinabove repealed, to be Chapter 14, Ethics and Disclosure Law to read as follows : 14. 1 purpose. The citizens of the Town of Queensbury, New .York, desire and require accountability and candor of its government , and more particularly of those individuals who perform responsible functions on behalf of the Town government. Any and all conflicts of interest on the part of the Town officials and employees is deleterious to the Town government and reflect unfavorably an those associated with that government. Individuals who hold official positions as defined in this law constitute a distinct class of people whose public and personal affairs reflect upon, and relate to, the credibility and quality of government. Therefore, the Town of Queensbury Ethics and Disclosure Law is introduced. (If additional space is needed. attach pages the same size as this sheet, and number each.) �I) DOS-239 (Rev. 7/90) � , 2 14. 2 Title. This Chapter shall be known as "Ethics and Disclosure Law. " 14. 3 Statutory Authority and Laws Effected. This Chapter- shall supplement Or amend and may be more r-estr^active than the General Municipal Law Article 18 of the State of New York, only as set forth herein and it is not the intent of the Town Board to restrict the application of General Municipal Law Article 18 or dispense with any provision thereof except that this chapter is intended to supersede General Municipal Law § 808 (3) concerning local ethics boards. The General Municipal Law and Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York is cited as the authority for this Local Law. 14. 4 Definitions. When used in this Chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings : A. Officer, Official , or Employee shall mean : [ 11 Any elected official of the Town of Queensbury. C213 Any Town officer- or employee. 131 Any officer, employee, or member of any department , agency, improvement district , division, boards, bureaus, commissions, councils, or advisory committee including the Queensbury Economic Development Corporation of the Town of Queensbury, except that officer or employee shall not include a judge, justice, officer, or employee of the Unified Court System. B. " Interest, " except where otherwise indicated, means a direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit accruing to an officer or employee as a result of a contract with the Town of Queensbury. For the purpose of this article, an officer- or- employee will be deemed to have an interest in the contracts or relationship of : 1 . Hfs or her spouse and unemancipated children and dependents, except a contract of employment with the Town of Queensbury which such officer or employee serves. 2. A firm, partnership or association of which an official or employee or spouse of such officer or employee is a (2 member or employee whose wages or salary is directly and proportionately related to the fir-m' s, partnership' s or association' s sales or business volume or in which the officer, employee, or spouse owns 5% or more ownership interest in the firm, partnership, or association. 3. A corporation of which such officer or employee or Spouse of such of officer or employee is an officer, director, employee whose wages or salary is directly and proportionately related to the corporations sales or business volume or in which the officer or employee or spouse owns 5% or more of any outstanding shares of any class of Stock- C. "Spouse" means the husband or wife of the employee or officer unless living separate and apart from the employee or officer with the intention of terminating the marriage or providing for permanent separation, or unless separated pursuant to a judicial order, decree or judgment or a legally binding separation agreement . D. "Unemancipated child" means any son, daughter, stepson or stepdaughter who is under age eighteen ( 18) , unmarried and living in the household of the officer or employee. E. "Dependents" means anyone who is claimed by the officer or employee as a dependent For Federal Income Tax purposes. 14. 5 Prohibited Activities. No official or employee shall : A. Have an interest as defined in New York State General Municipal Law § 800 and as prohibited in New York State General Municipal Law § 801 . H. Enter into a contract as a subcontractor or otherwise, to perform services or supply materials or property to a person, business entity, or association which is or anticipates being under contract with the Town when the purpose or effect of the officer' s or employee' s contract is to ultimately provide materials or services to the Town through said other person, business entity or association. C. Participate in the discussion, in his or her official capacity or vote on any contract under consideration by the Town or any agency, board or employee thereof, in which such officer or employee has an interest. The affected officer or employee may speak or comment on the contract as a private citizen after disclosure as herein required. (3) D. Participate in the discussion, in his or her official capacity or vote on any matter under consideration by the Town or any agency, board or employee thereof, where the officer or employee will enjoy a financial gain or suffer a financial loss as a result of action or non—action being considered or about to be undertaken by the Town, or any agency, board or employee thereof. The affected officer or employee may speak or comment on the matter as a private citizen after disclosure as required herein. E. Participate in the discussion in his or her official capacity or vote on a matter under consideration by the Town, or any agency, board or employee thereof, where the employee or officer maintains a business relationship or other financial relationship with any person, business, entity or association which is advocating or otherwise suggesting that the Town, agency, board or employee undertake a certain course of action or decide the matter- in a certain way, except that employment by the officer or employee of the said person, business, entity or association to represent or provide a service in a matter not related to the matter being considered for the Town, shall not be considered a business relationship or other financial relationship. Also, an officer and employee who is merely a member of an association and does not have a relationship with the association which results in business from the association or- a business relationship with the association which will result in financial gains or losses of any nature, shall not be subject to the provisions hereof. The affected officer or employee may speak or, comment on the matter as a private citizen after disclosure as required herein. F. Solicit, directly or indirectly, any gift , or receive or accept any gift having value, whether- in the form of money, services, loan, travel , entertainment, hospitality, thing or promise, or in any other form, under circumstances in which it could reasonably be inferred that the gift was intended to influence him or her or could reasonably be expected to influence him or her in the performance of his or her official duties, or was intended as a reward for any official action on his or her part, except that this provision shall not apply to ( 1 ) gifts or other things of value received from other Town officers or employees for purposes of being social , showing appreciation or celebrating a holiday or other event and (2) the receipt or acceptance of a gift under the value of $25. 00 where it is not practical, reasonable or possible to refuse or return the same and the gift is given or turned over to the Town or used for Town purposes. G. Receive or enter into any agreement, expressed or implied, for services to be rendered for a third party in relation to any matter before any agency or board or Queensbury Economic Development Corporation of the Town of Queensbury. (4) H. Disclose confidential information acquired in the course of his or her official duties or use such information to further his or her personal interest. I. After- the termination of service or employment with the Town of Queensbury, appear before any board or agency of the Town of Queensbury on behalf of a third party for compensation or to further- personal business or financial interest in relation to any case, proceeding or application in which he or she personally participated during the period of his or her service or employment , or which was under his or her active consideration. J. 1 . Appear or practice before a Town board, agency, department or, district or Queensbury Economic Dev _ lopment Corporation, or receive or enter into any agreement, express or implied, for compensation for services to be rendered in relation to any matter before a Town board, agency, department or district of which the officer- or employee was a member or for whom the officer or employee rendered advice or services for a period of one ( 1 ) year following the date of termination of employment or service with the Town, except that this provision shall not (a) prohibit the effected officer or employee from appearing or practicing before any board, agency, department or district , or in entering into any agreement for compensation for services performed for the Town or any board, agency, district , department thereof, or on said officer' s or employee' s own behalf, (b) apply to members of any advisory committee or members of any Board which do not receive any compensation other than for expenses incurred and which do not have authority to grant or deny permits, approvals or other relief to individuals, partnerships, associations or corporations requesting the same, (c) prohibit any firm, association or corporation or any member thereof in which any present or- former Town officer or employee is a member, associate, retired member, of counsel , shareholder, employee or a partner, from appearing, practicing, communicating or otherwise rendering services in relation to any matter before, or transacting business with the Town where such Town official or employee does not participate in or receive compensation from services rendered in relation to any matter before or transaction of business before any Town agency, board, ertiployee, district or department. The fact that the official ' s or employee' s name appears in the firm, association or corporation name or on letterhead shall not constitute appearance of practicing, communicating, or rendering services on any matter before the Town. (5 ) 2. The provisions of this paragraph 14. 5 J. shall not be in force and effect until January 1 , 1993 and shall not apply or be enforceable against any officer or employee, unless said official or employee is in the employ or associated with the Town of Queensbury on or after January 1, 1993. 14. 6 Disclosure of Interest. In addition to the disclosure requirements of General Municipal Law Sections 803 and 809 : A. Any officer or employee who has, will have or intends to acquire a financial interest or business interest or relationship with reference to any matter being considered by the Town of Queensbury or by any other official board, agency, officer or- employee of the Town of Queensbury, will publicly disclose on the official record the nature and extent of such interest. B. Any officer or employee who has, will have or intends to loan funds or acquire any security interest or acquire ownership of any stock or options to buy stock or similar types of interest in any business, including but not held to, for profit or not- for-profit corporation, partnership, association which business has an interest in any matter being considered by the Town of Queensbury or by any other official, board, agency, officer or employee, shall upon hearing of said business interest , disclose in writing that such ownership exists and submit the same to the Town Clerk. The Town Clerk shall present such writing to the Town Board, which shall direct that the writing be made a part of the official minutes of the meeting. If, in the discretion of the Town Board, further information concerning contract and dollar value of the interest is warranted, the Town Board may request and the affected Town official or employee shall furnish the same. C. No person who is related by blood or marriage to a public officer or department head of the Town of Queensbury shall be employed by said public officer or department head before publicly disclosing the name, relationship and proposed employment to the Town Board and upon consent of a majority of said Board at a duly held meeting thereof. 14. 7 Annual Code of Ethics Review. A. Every officer and employee shall be required to attest on an annual basis that he or she has reviewed the Ethics and Disclosure Law of the Town of Queensbury and undertakes to conform to the provisions, purposes and intent thereof. Such attestation shall be made on an Ethics and Disclosure Law Review (6) Form on or before the first of April ( 4/ 1 ) each year or within thirty (30) days after the adoption of this law, whichever is later. B. Newly appointed or elected officials or employees whose duties commence after the first of April (4/ 1 ) filing deadline will be required to submit an Ethics and Disclosure Law Review Form within thirty (30) days after the commencement of their duties or within thirty (30) days after the adoption of this law, whichever is later. C. The penalties for failing to comply with paragraphs A and B of this subsection will be the same as those provided for in Section 1 4. 1 1. D. The Ethics and Disclosure Law Review Form shall be in a form substantially as follows : ETHICS AND DISCLOSURE LAW REVIEW FORM NAME: ADDRESS: TITLE: DATE OF APPOINTMENT: I, the undersigned, hereby attest that I have reviewed the Code of Ethics provisions in the Town of Queensbury Ethics and Disclosure Law. I also attest that I have:will undertake to conform to the provisions, purposes and intent thereof. Signature : 14. 9 Disclosure. t7) All officials and employees except those identified in paragraph H. hereof shall file a Statement of Disclosure containing the information asked for on the annual Statement of Disclosure Form contained herein. The Statement will be filed with the Office of the Town Clerk no later than the First of April (4/ 1 ) of each year and will cover a period of twelve ( 127) months retroactively to the first of April (4/ 1 ) of the prior year, except that the first Statement of Disclosure required under and following adoption of this law shall be filed not later- than 30 days after notice of the same except that same is provided to affected employees. The statement, at the option of the officer or employee, may be placed in a sealed envelope or folder. A. Newly appointed or elected officials or employees whose duties commence after the first of April (4/ 1 ) filing deadline will be required to submit a Disclosure Statement within thirty (30) days after the commencement of their duties, except that the first Statement of Disclosure required under and following adoption of this law shall be filed not later than 30 days after notice of the same except that same is provided to affected employees. The Disclosure will cover- the twelve ( 12) month period prior to the date of filing. B. Within thirty (30) days of any change in the information contained in his or her most recently filed statement , the official or employee will file a signed amendment to the Statement reflecting that change. C. The Town Clerk will verify that each official or employee subject to this law has filed his or her Statement and will notify the Ethics Advisory Council of any instance of noncompliance. D. Financial Disclosure Statements will be maintained for a period of two ( ) years from the date the officer or employee leaves office. E. The Disclosure Statement shall be in a form substantially as follows : DISCLOSURE STATEMENT I hereby submit the following Disclosure Statement under oath listing the assets, liabilities and sources of income of myself, my spouse and unemancipated children. D a t e o f S t a t e m e n t (a) General Information : Name : Address : Title : Date of Appointment or Commencement of Work for the Town of Queensbury : Your Principal Occupation & Employer : Name of Spouse : Occupation R Principal Employer of Spouse : ( b) Please list any office, trusteeship, directorship, partnership or position of any nature, including that of stockholder whether compensated or uncompensated, held by you or your spouse with any proprietorship, partnership, corporation or other for profit or not- for-profit organization other than the Town of Queensbury (presently or during the preceding 12 months) which does business with the Town of Queensbury or has any matter pending before the Town Board, Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals. (c) Please list any occupation, trade, business or profession presently engaged in by you or your spouse (presently or during the preceding 12 Months ) which does business or has any matter pending with, or is licensed or regulated by a Town agency or department ( indicate what Town agency or department ) : (d) Please list below all sources of gross income in excess of $ 10, 000 per year except income from stock ownership for you, your spouse or unemancipated children : All compensated employment of whatever nature : All directorships and other fiduciary positions for which compensation has or will be claimed : (9) All contractual agreements producing or expecting to produce income : All honorariums, lecture fees and other miscellaneous sources of income : ( e) Please list below the name and address of any proprietorship, partnership or corporation doing business with the Town of Queensbury or any agency or board thereof in which you, your spouse or unemancipated children presently have or have had in the preceding 12 months an interest of SX or more : Company Name: Address : ( f) Please indicate below the location, general nature and acquisition date of any real property in the Town of Queensbury in which direct , indirect , vested or contingent interest is held by you, your spouse or- unemancipated children along with the names of all individuals or entities who share a direct or indirect interest therein. Individuals or Acquisition E n t i t i e s Sharing Location General Nature Date Sharing Interest (10 ) *Please specify if commercial, industrial , residential , farm or vacant. (g) Please list any direct or indirect interest , whether vested or contingent , of you, your spouse or unemancipated children in any contract made or executed by the Town of Queensbury or any agency or board thereof: Description of Interest Instrumentality And Nature of Contract : (h) Please list below all notes and accounts receivable * in excess of one thousand dollars ( $ 11000. 00) held by you or your spouse due from any entity doing business with the Town of Queensbury or any agency or board thereof : Type of Obligation, Date Due Name of Debtor : and Nature of Security, If Any *Deposit or investment accounts at banks, savings and loans associations, credit unions and investment firms do not constitute notes or accounts receivable. ( i ) Please list below all liabilities, excluding contingent liabilities, ( including the name of the creditor) of you and your spouse to any entity doing business with or having any matter considered by the Town of Queensbury or any agency or board thereof (do not include credit cards or ordinary consumer debt such as automobile and mortgage loans, or ordinary and customary business loans from banks, savings and loan associations and credit unions ) : Type of Obligation, Date Due Name of Creditor: and Nature of Security, If Any t 11 (j ) ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR WHICH SPACE IS INADEQUATE: I hereby certify that I have read the foregoing Disclosure Statement and the Addendum thereto ( if applicable) and that , to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct and complete and that I have not and will not transfer any asset, interest or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest therein. Signed F. Upon receipt of any sealed or unsealed disclosure forms, the Town Clerk shall submit the same unopened if sealed to the Ethics Advisory Council which shall be the sole repository for such statements. Facilities for storing the same shall be made available by the Town Board at the Town offices. The storing facility shall be of such a nature that it can be locked to allow access by only the Ethics Advisory Council or under appropriate circumstances as set forth herein, the Ethics Advisory Board. 6. The Ethics Advisory Council shall have access to and may review the disclosure forms at any time and when doing so shall give the affected employee or officer written notice of such activity within five (5) business days. The Ethics Board shall have access to and may review the disclosure forms when considering complaints of unethical practices or instances of impropriety brought by the Ethics Advisory Council . All laws, rules and regulations concerning or affecting review or examination by members of the general public of Financial Disclosure Statements filed in accordance with Article 18 of the General Municipal Law as currently written, shall otherwise be applicable to review or examinations by members of the general public of disclosure forms required hereunder. H. The following officers and employees shall not be required to file the Statement of Disclosure : 1. Employees classified by Civil Service as, mechanic, working foreman, water maintenance foreman, equipment operator, maintenance man, meter service man, water- plant operator trainees, water plant operators, instrument technicians, laboratory operators, animal control officer, crematory assistant , laborer,, senior account clerk, account clerk, clerk, assistant foreman, building maintenance persons, typists, cleaner, switchboard operator, senior typists, treatment plant technician, real property appraiser, principal account clerks, coordinator of senior center, court clerks, parts shop foreman, confidential secretaries, confidential administrative secretaries, secretaries, stenographers and senior stenographers, temporary or seasonal employees. 2. Members of advisory committees whose only function is to make advisory recommendations to the Town Board or other boards. 14. 9 Ethics Advisory Council. A. The Ethics Advisory Council will consist of five (S) members, each appointed by unanimous vote of the Town Board. Each appointee must reside in the Town of Queensbury. The Chairman will be selected by the majority vote of the council . D. None of the members of the Ethics Advisory Council may hold other public office, elected or appointed, or be an employee of the Town of Queensbury. C. The Ethics Advisory Council will serve a term of four (4 ) years ; however, two of the original appointees will serve an initial term of two (2) years. D. Three (3) members of the Ethics Advisory Council will constitute a quorum. E. The members of the Ethics Advisory Council will not be compensated but will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. F. The Ethics Advisory Council shall have the following responsibilities and duties : 1 . The Ethics Advisory Council will meet at least quarterly on or about the first Monday in January, April, July, and October. At each meeting, the Ethics Advisory Council will hear or receive (13 ) complaints of unethical practices brought by any citizen and will review requests for advisory opinions made by Town officers or employees. At the quarterly meeting in April , the Ethics Advisory Council will review filed Disclosure Statements and Code of Ethics review forms which have been submitted by officials and employees. The Ethics Advisory Council will review all filed Statements and complaints to determine whether a conflict of interest or impropriety exists between the public duties of the officials or employee and his private activities pursuant to this law. 3. Where the Ethics Advisory Council deems a conflict of interest or other impropriety adversely reflecting on the integrity of the town government does exist and, if in the sole opinion of the majority of the Ethics Advisory Council such conflict may warrant a public disclosure, the Council will cause and direct only relevant information pertaining to the conflict or impropriety of the particular official or employee to be filed with the Ethics Board. The Ethics Board will accept such Statements and maintain separate files for same. 4. Prior to the disclosure to the Ethics Board, the Ethics Advisory Council will specify, by written opinion, stating its findings of fact and conclusion, their reasons justifying their decision to notify the Ethics Board. Fifteen ( 15) days prior to the filing of the opinion with the Ethics Board, a copy will be mailed to the affected official or employee by Certified Mail , Return Receipt Requested. The official or employee may respond, rebut or otherwise refute the opinion of the Ethics Advisory Council , either in writing or personally or both, before the Council at a time and place specified by the Council . The failure of the official or employee to respond personally within twenty—one (221 ) days from the date the opinion is received will constitute a waiver by that official or employee. The Ethics Advisory Council may, in its discretion, amend, revise or, rewrite its opinion or rescind by a majority vote of the entire membership its initial decision to disclose the official' s or employee' s purported conflict or appearance of impropriety. 5. In addition to all other powers conferred by this section, the Ethics Advisory Council may recommend to the official or employee a manner in which the conflict of interest, or appearance of impropriety, may be rectified. An affidavit by the official or employee detailing his compliance with the recommendations may be sufficient reason to rescind the Ethics Advisory Council ' s decision to make a disclosure to the Ethics Board. The affidavit must be delivered to the Council in the time and place set forth in the COUncil ' s Certified, Return Receipt Requested letter to the official or employee. (14 ) If the official or employee fails to follow the recommendations of the Ethics Advisory Council in curing the conflict of interest , or appearance of impropriety, that fact will also be disclosed to the Ethics Board. Nothing herein will be construed or interpreted to mean that the Ethics Advisory Council is under a duty to make recommendations to the official or employee. 6. Rending the response of the official or employee and final resolution of an issue pursuant to either subsections (3) and (4) herein, the Ethics Advisory Council will not disclose any information to the Ethics Board. ?. The Ethics Advisory Council will recognize exceptions with respect to extensions of time within which to file Disclosure Statements due to justifiable cause or undue hardship. The Council , by a majority vote, may grant additional periods of time for complying with the Disclosure Statement filling requirement and will impose time limitations upon such extensions. 8. The Ethics Advisory Council may permit an official or employee to delete from the Disclosure Statement one or more items of information upon a finding by a majority of the entire council that the information which would otherwise be required to be disclosed will have no material bearing on the discharge of the duties of the official or employee. 14. 10 Ethics Board. A. The Ethics Board will consist of five (5) members, each appointed by the unanimous vote of the Town Board. Each appointee must reside in the Town of Queensbury. B. None of the members of the Ethics Board may hold any other public office, elected or appointed. C. The Ethics Board members will serve a term of four years ; however, two of the original appointees will serve an initial term of two (2) years. D. Three (3) members of the Ethics Board will constitute a quorum. E. The members of the Ethics Board will not be compensated, but will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. F. Responsibilities 1. The Ethics Board will meet as necessary and when called upon to convene by the Ethics Advisory Council . At its meetings, the (15 ) Board will receive and consider complaints of unethical practices or instances of impropriety brought by the Ethics Advisory Council . Where the Ethics Board deems a conflict of interest or other- inappropriate adversely reflecting on the integrity of the town government does exist and, if in the sole opinion of the majority of the entire membership of the Ethics Board such conflict warrants a public disclosure, the Ethics Board will cause and direct only relevant information pertaining to the conflict or impropriety of the particular- official or employee to be filed with the Town Board. The filing will constitute a public record to be made available to anyone who makes application to examine such record. The Town Board will accept such statements and maintain separate files for same. 3. Fifteen ( 15) days prior to the filing of the opinion with the Town Board, a copy will be mailed to the official or employee by Certified Mail , a Return Receipt Requested. The official or employee may respond, rebut or otherwise refute the opinion of the Ethics Board, either in writing or personally or both, before the Board at a time and place specified by the Board. The failure of the official or employee to respond personally within twenty-one (21 ) days from the date the opinion is received will constitute a waiver by that official or- employee. The Ethics Board may, in its discretion, amend revise or rewrite its opinion or rescind by a majority vote of the entire membership its initial decision to make a public disclosure. 4. In addition to all other- powers conferred by this section, the Ethics Board may recommend to the official or employee a manner in which the conflict of interest , 'or appearance of impropriety, may be rectified. An affidavit by the official or employee detailing his compliance with the recommendations may be sufficient reason to rescind the Ethics Board' s decision to disclose the Statement or portion of the Statement to the Town Board. The affidavit must be delivered to the Board in the time and place set forth in the Board' s Certified, Return Receipt Requested letter- to the official or employee. If the official or employee fails to follow the recommendations of the Ethics Board in curing the conflict of interest, or appearance of impropriety, that fact will also be disclosed to the Town Board. 5. Pending the response of the official or employee and final resolution o'f an issue pursuant to either Subsections (3) and (4) herein, the Ethics Board will not disclose any information to the Town Board or public. 6. In addition to any other- powers and duties ,specified by this law, the Ethics Board will have the power and duty to conduct any (16 ) investigation necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. Pursuant to this power and duty, the Ethics Board may administer oaths or affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance and require the production of any books or records which it may deem relevant or material . 7. Notwithstanding, the provisions of Article VI of the Public OFficers Law, the only records of the Ethics Board which will be available for public inspection are : (a) So much of the information set forth in the Disclosure Form not exempted from examination by or disclosure to members of the general public by Sections 14. 8 G hereof. (b) Notices of reasonable cause pursuant to Section 14. 11, paragraph A of this law. (c) Notices of civil assessments imposed pursuant to this law. (d) Disclosure Statements required by Section 14. 6 hereof. ( e) Those records specifically indicated herein. 14. 11 Members of Ethics Boards and Advisory Council. A. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Ethics Board will review and be the depository for the Disclosure Statements completed by the members of the Ethics Advisory Council , while the Ethics Advisory Council shall review and be the depository of the Disclosure Statements filed by the members of the Ethics Board. B. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event that a complaint of unethical practice is brought by any citizen against a member of the Ethics Advisory Council or- a request for an advisory opinion is made by a member of the Advisory Council , the same shall be reviewed by the Ethics Board and the Ethics Board shall have all authority and duties and responsibilities of the Ethics Advisory Council for such purposes in addition to its own authority, duties and responsibilities. C. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event that a complaint of unethical practice is brought by any citizen against a member of the Ethics Bogard or a request for an advisory opinion is made by a member of the Ethics Board, the same shall be reviewed by the Ethics Advisory Council and the Ethics Advisory Council shall have all authority and duties and responsibilities of the Ethics Board for such purposes in addition to its own authority, duties and responsibilities. (27) 14. 11 Penalties. A. If any official or employee refuses or fails, either unknowingly or intentionally to file a Statement as required by this law, the Ethics Board will notify the Town Board that said individual has not filed a Statement. Upon such notification, the Town Board may suspend the official or employee without pay ( if compensated) . In addition, the official or employee will also be notified by Certified Mail that no Statement has been f i led. Once a Statement has been filed, the Ethics Board will promptly notify the Town Board that the official or employee has complied with the filing requirement of this law, reinstate the official or employee and release all monies withheld. Notwithstanding any other penalties imposed by this section, if any official or employee does not file a Statement within forty-five (45) days after being notified by the Ethics Board that said official or employee has failed to file, or if the official or employee files a Statement which otherwise fraudulently answered any question set forth in the Statement, or intentionally withheld any information asked for or demanded in the Statement , such action will be deemed a misconduct of office and will be grounds for suspension or dismissal . The Ethics Board will send a notice of reasonable cause to the Town Board of such instances of misconduct. The Town Board may take whatever action it deems appropriate to enforce a suspension or dismissal of the offending individual . B. If any official or employee files a Statement with the intent to deceive, intentionally misrepresent , or to otherwise fraudulently answer any question set forth in the Statement, or to intentionally withhold any information asked for or demanded in the Statement , and if such deception or misrepresentation is found to be both intentional and material , then such official or employee may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($ 10, 000. 00) by the Ethics Board. Assessment of a civil penalty will be final unless suspended or- vacated within thirty (30) days of imposition by the Ethics Board. C. It will be a violation of this chapter for any individual , except the individual who filed such Statement, to disclose any information contained on a Disclosure Statement except as authorized by this law. A civil action may be brought by the Town Board against any person or organization that violates this paragraph. D. Nothing in this section will be construed as precluding the prosecution of officials or employees for violations of any (18) offense, criminal or civil , pursuant to the laws, ordinances or statutes of the State of New York. E. Any appointed official or employee who is dismissed from his or her position by virtue of a violation of this law will be prohibited for a period of three (3) years after the date of such dismissal from service as an official or employee as defined in Section 14. 4A of this law. 14. 12 Distribution. A. The Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury shall cause a copy of this Code of Ethics to be distr-ibuted to every officer and employee of the Town of Queensbury within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this chapter. Each officer and employee elected or appointed thereafter shall be furnished a copy before entering upon the duties of his office or employment. D. Failure to distribute any such copy or failure of any officer or employee to receive such copy shall have no effect on the duty of compliance with such code nor the enforcement of provisions thereof. SECTION 3. In the event that any word, term or provision of this Local Law should be declared void or unenforceable by a Court of Law, then such word, term or provision shall be deemed deleted from this Local Law and the same, to the extent possible, shall be read and interpreted and enforced as so amended. SECTION 4. This Local Law shall become effective immediately upon filing in the Office of the Secretary of State. �19� (Complete the certification in the paragraph that applies to the filing of this local law and strike out that which is not applicable.) 1. (Final adoption by local legislative body only.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. 8 of 19� of the (CX,1(11y)X�lty)(Town)kWJltage) of ()u Shur was duly passed by the Town Boo on _Jul, 20 19 92, in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. sme o y egts attve o 2. (Passage by local legislative body with approval, no disapproval or repassage after disapproval by the Elective Chief Executive Officer'.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 19 of the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of was duly passed by the on 19 , and was (approved)(not disapproved)(repassed after ame o egis alive ody disapproval) by the and was deemed duly adopted on 19 ectrve hie Executive �cer in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. 3. (Final adoption by referendum.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 19 of the (Count y)(City)(Town)(Village) of was duly passed by the on 19 , and was (approved)(not disapproved)(repassed after Name of Legislative Body disapproval) by the on 19 Such local law was Elective Chief Executive Officer') submitted to the people by reason of a (mandatory)(permissive) referendum, and received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors voting thereon at the (general)(special)(annual) election held on 19_, in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. 4. (Subject to permissive referendum and final adoption because no valid petition was filed requesting referudum.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 19 of the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of was duly passed by the Name of Utislativo ody on 19 and was (approved)(not disapproved)(repassed after disapproval) by the on 19 Such local law was subject to (Elective Chief Executive Offieer permissive referendum and no valid petition requesting such referendum was filed as of 19_ in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. 'Elective Chief Executive Officer means or includes the chief executive officer of a county elected on a county-wide basis or, if there be none, the chairman of the county legislative body, the mayor of a city or village, or the supervisor of a town where such officer is vested with the power to approve or veto local laws or ordinances. (20) 5. (City local law concerning Charter revision proposed by petition.) I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 19_ of the City of having been submitted to referendum pursuant to the provisions of section (36)(37) of the Municipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of such city voting thereon at the (special)(generai) election held on 19_, became operative. 6. (County local-law concerning adoption of Charter.) hare-by certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 19 of the County of , State of New York, having been submitted to the electors at the General Election of November 19 , pursuant to subdivisions 5 and 7 of section 33 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the cities of said county as a unit and of a majority of the qualified electors of the towns of said county considered as a unit voting at said general election, became operative. (If any other authorized form of final adoption has been followed, please provide an appropritate certificatlon.) I further certify that I have compared the preceding local law with the original on file in this office and that the same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of such original local law, and was finally adopted in the manner indicated in paragraph 1 , above. ' _0 1� Q t _ TTe—rk of the County legislative body, City, Town or t i er —_or officer designated by local legils►tive body (Seal) Date: July 21 1 992 (Certification to be executed by County Attorney, Corporation Counsel, Town Attorney, Village Attorney or other authorized Attorney of locality.) STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF I;�GrrPn I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing local law contains the correct text and that all proper proceedings have been had or taken for the enactment of the local law annexed hereto. i tun Tot-in A ttnrney Title County 01;'y of 0(ioen5hiiry Town V j,l;(4ge Date: July 21 1002 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 03-19-2007 MTG#10 278 SUBJECT also to an easement of ingress and egress over the southwesterly corner of said property as described in an easement granted by Roger W. Brassel to Stewarts Ice Cream Company, Inc. recorded in book 1115 of deeds at page 24. and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that construction of the improvements may proceed and service provided subject to the following; 1. The obtaining of any necessary permits or approvals from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; 2. Permissive referendum in the manner provided in New York State Town Law Article 7; and 3. The adoption of a Final Order by the Queensbury Town Board; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to permissive referendum in the manner provided by the provisions of New York State Town Law Articles 7 and 12A and the Town Board authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to file, post and publish such notice of this Resolution as may be required by law and to cause to be prepared and have available for distribution proper forms for the petition and shall distribute a supply to any person requesting such petition, and if no such petition is filed within 30 days, to file a certificate to that effect in the Office of the County Clerk. Duly adopted this 19`" day of March, 2007, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor NOES: None ABSENT: None 3.0 CORRESPONDENCE NONE 4.0 INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS FROM THE FLOOR NONE 5.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR PAUL ABESS- • (Submitted letter to be kept on file in the Town Clerk's Office)Read a letter from the Ethics Board notifying the Town Board of the immediate resignation of REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING 03-19-2007 MTG#10 279 Gordon Ostrander. Richard Merrill, Thomas Haley, and Kathleen Irion are requesting not to be reappointed, and that Mr. Abess himself will resign when his term expires and a new Ethics Board is in place. BERNARD RAHILL- • Questioned whether Supervisor Stec performed marriages. • Spoke regarding the Kirsten Gillibrand's appearance at the Hyde Collection on Saturday, March 10, 2007 speaking on health care issues. PLINEY TUCKER- • Questioned the Board regarding whether or not a firm was ever hired to take a look at charges from Niagara Mohawk. Supervisor Stec will look into that and get back to him. • Questioned the process for reporting street lights that are out? Supervisor Stec told him to call his office with a pole number and the street location and he will call it in. He submitted a petition to form a library in the Town of Queensbury. On this day of March 19, 2007, we the undersigned taxpayers of the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, NY 12804, petition the Town Board to establish a Tax Free Public Library,within 90 days of the filing of this petition with the Town Board. Surplus Funds of said Town shall be used to establish and operate said Public Library. (Thirty-eight signatures on file in the Town Clerk's Office) GEORGE DRELLOS- • Questioned the Board on when the project on Corinth Road will begin? Supervisor Stec said that it has been in planning for nine years. Utility construction could possibly start by the end of this year. • Commended the Highway Department for a job well done during this last job. 6.0 TOWN BOARD DISCUSSIONS COUNCILMAN BREWER- * Congratulated the Glens Falls Basketball Team COUNCILMAN STROUGH- • Also congratulated the Glens Falls Basketball Team on a job well done. He attended the games at the Civic Center, which was packed with supporters from all over the area. • Congratulations to the Queensbury High student who performed the "Music Man." They did a great job. • Spoke of the editorial in the Post Star on March 7, 2007 on ethics. COUNCILMAN SANFORD- • The Glens Falls Basketball players did a great job. • Spoke regarding an e-mail he received from Mr. Rahill whether or not there is anything the Town could do on Round Pond. This was looked at in the 80's and nothing ever happened. At Mr. Rahill's suggestion he put a call into the current owner of the property. That individual did not return his call. He will follow-up to try and find out what the current status of the property is. • Placed a call to the Attorney's regarding moving forward with setting the public hearing for North Queensbury. COUNCILMAN BOOR-