[HISTORY: Adopted by the Suffolk County Legislature 12-9-1980 by L.L. No.
32-1980 (Ch. 386 of the 1985 Code). Amendments noted
where applicable. Uncodified sections of local laws amending these
provisions are included at the end of this chapter.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any written or oral contract or any implied contract, including
but not limited to a contract for the sale of goods or services, a
construction contract or a lease or contract relating to real or personal
property. The term "agreement" shall also include any transaction
whereby a person agrees to sell goods or services, or both, to the
County pursuant to a successful bid.
Any money, benefit, entertainment, gift or any other consideration
whatsoever.
A party officer as defined by § 1-104, Subdivision
5, of the Election Law.
Any individual, partnership, firm, corporation or other legal
entity, as well as its employees, agents or representatives.
A party as defined by § 1-104, Subdivision 3, of
the Election Law.
A.
It shall be a crime for any person to offer or give any gratuity
to an official of any political party with the purpose or intent of
securing or obtaining an agreement with the County of Suffolk or securing
favorable treatment with respect to the awarding or amending of such
agreement or the making of any determination with respect to the performance
of an agreement.
B.
It shall be a crime for an official of a political party to solicit,
receive or accept a gratuity in connection with securing or obtaining
an agreement with the County of Suffolk or securing favorable treatment
with respect to the awarding or amending of such agreement or the
making of a determination with respect to the performance of such
agreement.
In all agreements with the County of Suffolk made after the
effective date of this chapter, there shall be a written representation
by the person entering the agreement with the County that he has not
offered or given any gratuity to any official, employee or agent of
Suffolk County or New York State or of any political party, with the
purpose or intent of securing an agreement or securing favorable treatment
with respect to the awarding or amending of an agreement or the making
of any determinations with respect to the performance of an agreement,
and that such person has read and is familiar with the provisions
of this chapter.
This chapter shall not apply to contributions to political parties,
committees or candidates as defined by § 14-100, Subdivision
9, of the Election Law. Such contributions shall be excluded from
and shall not be in violation of this chapter.