Amenia Ethics Board holds organizational meeting

AMENIA — A newly organized 5-member Amenia Ethics Board met for its initial meeting on Tuesday, May 7, with the immediate assigned task of updating the 2001 regulations guiding ethical responsibilities and procedures for town employees.

Serving on the board are chairwoman Nadine Macura, whose term will expire in 2027; Jeff Barnett-Winsby, expiration in 2024; Damian Gutierrez, expiration in 2025; Diane Rivera, expiration in 2026; and Alan Gamble, expiration in 2028. All terms will expire on December 31 of their respective years. Councilwoman Rosanna Hamm serves as the liaison to the Town Board.

Discussing their role, chairwoman Macura explained that the Ethics Board is advisory to the town boards, as needed. If an employee requires clarification of an issue, the matter could be referred to the Ethics Board for guidance, but all actions begin with the Town Board.

The Ethics Board will meet quarterly, with the next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 6. In the interim, each Ethics Board member will review the 2001 Code and note suggested changes for discussion in August and subsequent meetings.

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