Cohocton Town Board Ethic Committee

This date the Cohocton Town Board went on record that they will reestablishment the ethic committee.

September 6, 2006

Cohocton Town Board
15 South Main Street
Cohocton New York 14826

RE: Ethics Committee Required By Law Appointments

Dear Cohocton Town Councilmen:

Pursuant to local law #1, 1970, article 111, sec.-1, an ethics committee was established but at the present time is non-existent. It is imperative in the interest of good government that the Town Board Of Cohocton must administer the reinstitution of the three (3) persons ethics panel immediately as required by law at the next regular town board meeting. Note that the board has the responsibility to appoint the majority two (2) members who are not employees, office holders or currently serving an appointed post for the Town Of Cohocton. Also it is important that the appointee from current elected or appointed individuals needs to be of independent integrity. It is essential that all three (3) candidates selected have the character, reputation and credibility beyond reproach for this important position.

Recommended resident names for the two non Town of Cohocton employee slots will be submitted in the future.

The prompt reestablishment of a Cohocton Board of Ethics Committee is needed in order to comply with existing Cohocton Town law. Your written reply and acknowledgement of intent to appoint such a commission, at your next regular monthly Town Board meeting is requested.

Cordially,

Cohocton Wind Watch