§ 9-2. Purpose and scope.

A. 

This code is enacted pursuant to Article 18 of the General Municipal Law and in recognition of the policy of the State of New York and the Town of Lancaster to maintain the highest standards of integrity and public service.

B. 

This code is intended to afford town officers and employees guidance in conforming to ethical standards; to promote public confidence in the integrity of town government; to require public disclosure of financial interests that may influence or be perceived as influencing actions of town officers and employees; and to minimize unwarranted suspicion and to provide for the fair and effective administration of this code.

C. 

This code shall be in addition to any other restriction, standard and/or provisions pertaining to the conduct of town officers and employees.