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Ex-lawyer for Schenectady sues, alleges unethical behavior by office

August 23, 2024 by l

  ” A former city attorney claims in a lawsuit that his boss ostracized him and then forced him to resign for complaining to her and, in some cases, refusing to go along with practices in the law department that he contends were illegal and unprofessional. He is the third former attorney from the department … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Albany Times Union, City of Schenectady, ethics, lawsuit, Maxine Barasch

Biden-Backed Solar Company Lied About Effectiveness of Solar Modules, Lawsuit Says

January 14, 2022 by l

  “Investors are suing a Biden-backed solar energy company that received a $500 million federal loan last month, claiming the company lied to shareholders about the effectiveness and financial viability of its solar modules. A Michigan municipal pension fund alleges that executives at First Solar, which is owned by Biden megadonor and Walmart heir Lukas … [Read more…]

Posted in: Fraud Tagged: Barclays, Biden, Democratic National Committee, Department of Energy, Development Finance Corporation, ethics, First Solar, fraud, Government Integrity Project, House Oversight Committee, lawsuit, Lukas Walton, National Legal and Policy Center, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Pontiac City General Employees Retirement System, Solyndra, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation

Planning Board Overview

September 28, 2019 by l

  “slide show of planning board powers and duties”   view the slide show PDF   New York State Department of State  

Posted in: Legal, Planning Board Tagged: Department of State, ethics, planning board, responsibilities, Site Plan Review, slide show, subdivision

Conflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees

April 30, 2010 by l

  “As a municipal officer or employee, your job by its very nature places you in a position of public trust. You are responsible for ensuring that public resources are used in the best interests of the public. You also have a duty to use the limited public resources available to you as effectively and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Legistlation Tagged: Article 18, Comptroller, ethics

Ethical Conduct for Members of Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of Appeals

December 31, 2008 by l

  “Ethics Generally • Defining Ethics • Guidance – Primary Sources Article 18 of the General Municipal Law • Pinpointing Potential Conflicts • Disclosure Requirements • Public Official Actions Subject to Legal Code/Laws Common Law Conflicts Results of Interested Contracts Municipal Checklist”   read the entire article   New York State Department of State 2008 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Legal Tagged: Article 18, Attorney General, common law, Comptroller, Department of State, disclosures, ethics, municipal law, nepotism, planning department, Zoning

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