§ 16B-4. Prohibited actions.

A. 

No person who is a relative of an elected official, as defined under this chapter, shall be employed by the Town, except as required by Civil Service Law and the rules promulgated thereunder.

B. 

No Town officer or employee, either individually or as a member of a Board, shall participate in any decision to appoint, hire, promote, demote, discipline or discharge a relative working as an employee. If an employment or hiring matter arises relating to a relative, then the officer or employee must advise his or her supervisor of the relationship, and must be recused from any and all discussions or decisions relating to the matter.

C. 

No officer or employee of the Town shall directly or indirectly supervise the work of any relative employed by the Town except:

(1) 

As required by the collective bargaining agreement and/or the Civil Service Law or rules promulgated thereunder;

(2) 

Pursuant to a supervisory arrangement which cannot be modified or an exception negotiated by the union prior to the effective date of this chapter;

(3) 

Pursuant to a temporary arrangement not exceeding 30 consecutive days; or

(4) 

With the written approval of the Town Board.