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14th Town Board Meeting 07/15/2026 Page 21 D. The members of the Ethics Board shall not receive compensation but shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. E. Except for elected officials, no member of the Ethics Board shall make a contribution to or participate in any Town of Orchard Park political campaigning pertaining to a specific Town office. F. Service on the Ethics Board shall not exceed 10 years. § 12-12. Ethics Board: vacancies. When a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Ethics Board, the vacancy shall, within 60 days, be filled for the unexpired portion of the term in the same manner as the original appointment. Any person appointed to fill a vacancy of the Ethics Board shall meet the qualifications set forth in § 12-11 of this chapter. § 12-13. Ethics Board: removal of members. A member of the Ethics Board may be removed from office in the same manner in which he or she was appointed, after written notice and opportunity for reply. Grounds for removal shall be failure to meet the qualifications set forth in § 12-11 of this chapter, substantial neglect of duty, failure to attend three (3) consecutive meetings, gross misconduct in office, inability to discharge the powers or duties of office, or violation of this chapter. § 12-14. Ethics Board: minutes. A. The Town Board shall provide legal and clerical assistance to the Ethics Board as required. B. The official minutes of meetings and case hearings will be approved by the Ethics Board. C. The official minutes will be recorded and filed with the Town Clerk. D. The minutes of case hearings will be confidential. § 12-15. Ethics Board: meetings. A. The Ethics Board shall conduct an organizational meeting in January of each year, at which time a chair and a vice-chair shall be elected from among its members. B. The Ethics Board shall conduct a sufficient number of meetings each year to fulfill its obligations pursuant to §§ 12-17, 12-22 and 12-23 of this chapter, and at such additional times as may be necessary to promptly discharge its duties pursuant to §§ 12-18, 12-19 and 12-20 of this chapter. C. An official meeting of the Ethics Board shall require a quorum of three members. D. A majority vote of the full Ethics Board shall be required for the Ethics Board to take any action. E. The chair, vice-chair or a majority of the full Ethics Board may call a meeting of the Ethics Board. § 12-16. Ethics Board: jurisdiction, powers, and duties. A. The termination of a municipal officer's or employee's term of office or employment with the Town shall not affect the jurisdiction of the Ethics Board with respect to the requirements imposed on him or her by this chapter. B. The Ethics Board shall have the following powers and duties: