NY A10168

Requires town board members to complete six credit hours of accredited continuing legal education courses in ethics within one year of election, then six credit hours annually thereafter, in one-hour increments.

Requires zoning board of appeals and planning board members in towns to complete six credit hours of accredited ethics training within one year of appointment, then six credit hours annually, with training approved by town board and available in multiple formats including electronic media, video, distance learning, and classroom instruction.

Requires village board of trustees members to complete six credit hours of accredited continuing legal education courses in ethics within one year of election, then six credit hours annually thereafter, in one-hour increments.

Requires zoning board of appeals and planning board members in villages to complete six credit hours of accredited ethics training within one year of appointment, then six credit hours annually, with training approved by town board and available in multiple formats.

Effective immediately upon enactment.