The document shows the county's top earner for the second straight year was Ray Gillen, commissioner of economic development and planning. The Metroplex chairman, on the job since 2004, grossed $166,321 last year, slightly less than what he made in 2102.
The document shows the county's top earner for the second straight year was Ray Gillen, commissioner of economic development and planning. The Metroplex chairman, on the job since 2004, grossed $166,321 last year, slightly less than what he made in 2102.
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Naturally DV will come on this thread and post that Gillen is worth every penny (despite the fact that he--DV--can't produce any evidence that shows that home values are up, or that the tax base is up, or that tax ills are kept in check, or that people are buying houses, etc.
Optimists close their eyes and pretend problems are non existent. Better to have open eyes, see the truths, acknowledge the negatives, and speak up for the people rather than the politicos and their rich cronies.
i'm sure the over burdened tax payers will now fully understand why their taxes are so high.
thanks for clearing it up for the tax payers!
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How come the paper/news never mention one of the highest paid meaning P, Morris?
Because they use some accounting and payroll method that has to do with fudging, manipulation, and collusion
Optimists close their eyes and pretend problems are non existent. Better to have open eyes, see the truths, acknowledge the negatives, and speak up for the people rather than the politicos and their rich cronies.
I could be wrong, but I don't think he's a Schenectady County employee. HTH
If true where will his pension originate from? The County budget or Proctors profits. I may be wrong, and correct me if so, there is a line item in the County budget for Proctors.
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2. "local authority" shall mean (a) a public authority or public benefit corporation created by or existing under this chapter or any other law of the state of New York whose members do not hold a civil office of the state, are not appointed by the governor or are appointed by the governor specifically upon the recommendation of the local government or governments; (b) a not-for-profit corporation affiliated with, sponsored by, or created by a county, city, town or village government; (c) a local industrial developmental agency or authority or other local public benefit corporation; or (d) an affiliate of such local authority.
This model Code of Ethics reflects current best practices and incorporates the statutory requirements of the Public Authorities Accountability Act. This document is intended for use by public authorities as a guide for formulating and/or revising their own code of conduct. No sample code can address all activities and situations that might be appropriate for a specific authority’s code of ethics. Therefore, this code should be modified to address the requirements and governing rules of each individual authority. ==========================================================
MODEL CODE OF ETHICS This Code of Ethics shall apply to all officers and employees of the [Name of Authority]. These policies shall serve as a guide for official conduct and are intended to enhance the ethical and professional performance of the Authority's directors and employees and to preserve public confidence in the Authority’s mission.
Responsibility of Directors and Employees
1. Directors and employees shall perform their duties with transparency, without favor and refrain from engaging in outside matters of financial or personal interest, including other employment, that could impair independence of judgment, or prevent the proper exercise of one's official duties.
2. Directors and employees shall not directly or indirectly, make, advise, or assist any person to make any financial investment based upon information available through the director's or employee's official position that could create any conflict between their public duties and interests and their private interests.
3. Directors and employees shall not accept or receive any gift or gratuities where the circumstances would permit the inference that: (a) the gift is intended to influence the individual in the performance of official business or (b) the gift constitutes a tip, reward, or sign of appreciation for any official act by the individual. This prohibition extends to any form of financial payments, services, loans, travel reimbursement, entertainment, hospitality, thing or promise from any entity doing business with or before the Authority.
4. Directors and employees shall not use or attempt to use their official position with the Authority to secure unwarranted privileges for themselves, members of their family or others, including employment with the Authority or contracts for materials or services with the Authority.
5. Directors and employees must conduct themselves at all times in a manner that avoids any appearance that they can be improperly or unduly influenced, that they could be affected by the position of or relationship with any other party, or that they are acting in violation of their public trust. 6. Directors and employees may not engage in any official transaction with an outside entity in which they have a direct or indirect financial interest that may reasonably conflict with the proper discharge of their official duties.
7. Directors and employees shall manage all matters within the scope of the Authority’s mission independent of any other affiliations or employment. Directors, including ex officio board members, and employees employed by more than one government shall strive to fulfill their professional responsibility to the Authority without bias and shall support the Authority’s mission to the fullest.
8. Directors and employees shall not use Authority property, including equipment, telephones, vehicles, computers, or other resources, or disclose information acquired in the course of their official duties in a manner inconsistent with State or local law or policy and the Authority’s mission and goals.
9. Directors and employees are prohibited from appearing or practicing before the Authority for two (2) years following employment with the Authority, consistent with the provisions of Public Officers Law.
Implementation of Code of Ethics
This Code of Ethics shall be provided to all directors and employees upon commencement of employment or appointment and shall be reviewed annually by the Governance Committee.
The board may designate an Ethics Officer, who shall report to the board and shall have the following duties:
• Counsel in confidence Authority directors and employees who seek advice about ethical behavior.
• Receive and investigate complaints about possible ethics violations.
• Dismiss complaints found to be without substance.
• Prepare an investigative report of their findings for action by the Executive Director or the board.
• Record the receipt of gifts or gratuities of any kind received by a director or employee, who shall notify the Ethics Officer within 48 hours of receipt of such gifts and gratuities.
Penalties
In addition to any penalty contained in any other provision of law, an Authority director or employee who knowingly and intentionally violates any of the provisions of this code may be removed in the manner provided for in law, rules or regulations.
Reporting Unethical Behavior
Employees and directors are required to report possible unethical behavior by a director or employee of the Authority to the Ethics Officer. Employees and directors may file ethics complaints anonymously and are protected from retaliation by the policies adopted by the Authority
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