Mason Mason & Orvis had issues because the letter was sent without board approval.
While Mason, Mason and took exception to the portion of Supervisor Hirschey‘s letter that reads
“It’s my understanding that the Town board members with contracts will abide by your opinion”
The two conflicted Board Members Mason & Mason Say They Will Not Abide by Attorney General’s Opinion.
( TI Sun ~ Article #1)
Orvis signed the letter to the attorney general
While Mason and Mason refused they explained that it was because a portion was omitted explaining that Supervisor Hirschey is a former chairman of the Wind Power Ethics Group. Apparently not having a conflict is a conflict.
(TI Sun ~ Article #2)
Below is the letter from Town Of Cape Vincent Supervisor Urban Hirschey
to State Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo , asking for an opinion , on wind farm-related conflicts of interest in the town.
(Letter#1- pg.#1)
(letter#1-pg.-#2)
Informal opinion Given in 1995 on conflicts of interest by assistant attorney general ~ ny state
Vincent Town Board adopted a Code of Ethics 1970
Excerpt~
November 16, 1970:
The Cape Vincent Town Board adopted a Code of Ethics that stipulates town officials “shall not invest or hold any investment directly or indirectly in any financial, business, commercial or other private transaction, which creates a conflict with his official duties.” The Code further directs officials to publicly disclose “the nature and extent” of any financial interest, and “each officer and employee elected or appointed thereafter shall be furnished a copy before entering upon the duties of his office or employment.”
Link Here to view ~ Ethics opinion ~ Whiteman Osterman $ Hanna Conflict Opinion Cape Vincent
Jefferson County Board of Ethics opinion #1
Jefferson County Board of Ethics Opinion #2
Link Here to view Code of Ethics adoped in 1970
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