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:
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Identify potential ethical problems before they arise;
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Promote public confidence in the integrity of Town government;
C. 
Enhance the accountability of Town government to the residents of Clarence; and
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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.