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14th Town Board Meeting 07/15/2026 Page 24 chapter or of Article 18 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York as to whether the Town officer's or employee's interest in any matter which comes before the officer or employee for his or her determination, decision or recommendation conflicts with his or her official duties. The decision of the Ethics Board shall be rendered promptly. B. Any person presenting a matter to a Town officer or employee or to a Town agency or board, other than a court, may submit a similar request but only with respect to whether his or her own action might violate a provision of this chapter or Article 18 of the General Municipal Law. C. Upon request for an advisory opinion concerning a Town officer or employee, he or she shall refrain from taking any action or participating in any hearing or discussion of the matter until an advisory opinion is rendered. D. A prospective officer or employee may submit a request for an advisory opinion as to whether he or she has an interest, which may conflict with the position, offered or contemplated. E. The opinion rendered shall be based only on the facts, which are fully and accurately presented to the Ethics Board. If the Ethics Board subsequently receives different or additional facts, it may revise the opinion after giving notice to the applicant offering him or her the opportunity of explaining or refuting such facts. F. Advisory opinions shall be confidential. Copies of such advisory opinions shall be sealed, indexed and maintained on file by the Ethics Board at the Town Clerk's Office. § 12-21. Judicial review. Any person aggrieved by an advisory opinion or decision of the Ethics Board may seek judicial review and relief pursuant to Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules of the State of New York. § 12-22. Training and education. The Ethics Board shall: A. Make information concerning this chapter and Article 18 of the General Municipal Law available to the officers and employees of the Town, to the public and to persons interested in doing business with the Town; and B. Develop educational materials and an educational program for the officers and employees of the Town on the provision of this chapter and on Article 18 of the General Municipal Law. § 12-23. Annual reports; review of Ethics Law. A. The Ethics Board shall prepare and submit an annual report to the Supervisor and Town Board, summarizing the activities of the Ethics Board. The report may also recommend changes to the text or administration of this chapter. An annual report shall be submitted by the Ethics Board prior to March 1 of each year. [Amended 2-4-2009 by L.L. No. 2-2009] B. The Ethics Board shall periodically review this chapter and its rules, regulations, and administrative procedures to determine whether they promote integrity, public confidence, and participation in Town government and whether they set forth clear and enforceable, common sense standards of conduct. § 12-24. Public inspection of records; public access to meetings. A. The only records of the Ethics Board which shall be available for public inspection are those whose disclosure is required by Article 6 (Freedom of Information Law) of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York or by some other state or federal law or regulation.