This Code establishes minimum standards of ethical
conduct for Town officials and employees to help ensure that the business
of government is free from improper influence that may arise from
opportunities for private gain. This chapter requires timely and public
disclosure of interests that could influence the actions of Town officials
and employees. It is intended to:
A. Identify potential ethical problems before they arise;
B. Promote public confidence in the integrity of Town
government;
C. Enhance the accountability of Town government to the
residents of Clarence; and
D. Provide for fair and effective administration of this
Code.
The standards, prohibited acts and procedures
established herein are in addition to any prohibited acts, conflict
of interest provisions or procedures prescribed by statute of the
State of New York. They also are in addition to common-law rules and
judicial decisions relating to the conduct of Town officials and employees
to the extent that the same are more severe in their application than
this Code.