Warren County seeks community member for ethics board
WARREN COUNTY, NY -- The Warren County Board of Supervisors is seeking a volunteer from the community to serve on the Warren County Board of Ethics.
The Board of Ethics consists of three members and three alternates, appointed by the Warren County Board of Supervisors. One is an officer or employee of Warren County, one an elected or appointed officer or employee of a local municipality located within Warren County, and one a member of the public who is not a Warren County officer or employee, nor an officer, employee, elected or appointed member of a local municipality.
At this time, the Board of Ethics is in need of one additional member from the general public, an individual who is not an elected or appointed officer or municipal/county employee.
The Board of Ethics meets periodically as complaints are received. Additional details include:
- The Board of Ethics reviews complaints and renders advisory opinions pursuant to the Warren County Ethics and Disclosure Law, linked here, following receipt of written complaints.
- The board may make recommendations with respect to the drafting and adoption of a Code of Ethics, or amendments to the Code of Ethics.
- The Board of Ethics also may accept from the general public or any of its own members a complaint or allegation of conflict of interest or violation of the Code of Ethics of any officer or employee of Warren County.
- The board may initiate an investigation upon its own motion or upon receipt of a sworn complaint alleging a violation.
- Members of the Board of Ethics are not financially compensated, and are required to meet at least twice a year to review disclosure and certifications of training as needed. Documentation of the meeting date and time shall be provided to the Warren County Attorney and the Board of Supervisors.
- Members shall not be an official, officer or committee person of a political party or hold any similar office or title in a political party.
Those who are interested should email a letter of interest to warrencountystrong@warrencountyny.gov. Questions can be directed to this email address as well.
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