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NY A09120
Bill
Status
1/31/2022
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Zebrowski
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AI Summary
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Board of ethics members must complete a minimum of four hours of training annually to effectively carry out their duties.
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Excess training hours beyond four in any year may be carried forward to succeeding years to meet requirements.
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Training must be approved by the governing body and may be provided by municipalities, counties, state agencies, statewide municipal associations, colleges, or similar entities in various formats including electronic media, video, distance learning, and classroom instruction.
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Members must complete the required training to be eligible for reappointment to the board.
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The governing body may waive or modify training requirements by resolution if deemed in the best interest of the political subdivision or municipality, and board decisions cannot be voided for failure to comply with these requirements; the act does not apply to cities with populations of one million or more or to counties, school districts, or other public agencies therein.
Legislative Description
Provides that each member of the board of ethics of a political subdivision or municipality shall complete, at a minimum, four hours of training each year designed to enable such members to more effectively carry out their duties; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to local governments
1/31/2022