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Minutes of February 11, 1993
A meeting of the Town of Mamaroneck Board of Ethics was held on Thursday,
February 11 at 7:45 p.m. at the Town Center. Those present: John Herz, Carol
Miller, Anna Reisman and Nina Recio, chairperson.
The Board unanimously approved the draft opinion dated January 20, 1993
in which it was stated that § 24-5 of the Town Ethics Code was violated in the
case of Peter Perciasepe, the Town's Fire Inspector and Secretary of the
Fire Council of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire District, who also served at the
same time as Treasurer and Acting Treasurer for the Town Republican Committee
campaign.
Nina Recio asked the Board's opinion as to whether she, as Assistant
Town Prosecutor,could accept an appointment to the Town Zoning Board. The
Board agreed that if she avoids prosecuting in a specific case connected with
her service on the Zoning Board there would be no conflict. Conflict only
arises in a specific case where she serves in a dual capacity.
In response to a query from Stephen Altieri, Town Administrator, regarding
disclosure of contributions to any Town political organization on the part of
contractors and vendors doing business with the Town, the committee agreed that
§24-6 E of the Town Ethics Code states the requirement for disclosure and that
the means for securing disclosures proposed by Steven Altieri are acceptable.
The next meeting of theEthics Board is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday,
March 24th. The business of the meeting will be to examine disclosure forms of
persons in sensitive position with the Town.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:45 p.m.
Anna T. Reisman
enc. Opinion dated March 5, 1993 regard Bd of Ethics meeting October 15,1993
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TOWN OF MAMARONECK 740 West Boston Post Road•Mamaroneck,N.Y. 10543-3319
To: Date:
Caroline Silverstone, Supervisor
From:
Nina Recio, Chairperson, Board of Ethics March 5, 1993
Subject: Board of Ethics Meeting - October 15, 1993
OPINION
We have considered your question of whether or not the political
activities of Peter Perciasepe might violate the Town's Code of
Ethics. You have advised us that Mr. Peter Perciasepe is a paid
non-elected employee of the Town of Mamaroneck who serves, on a
part-time basis, as the Town's fire inspector and who also receives a
stipend frau the Town for serving as Secretary of the Fire Council of
the Town of Mamaroneck Fire District. We are aware, also, that while
Mr. Perciasepe has served in these capacities, he has served,
simultaneously, as the Treasurer and Acting Treasurer for the Town
Republican Committee Campaign. This is evidenced by the New York Board
of Election Disclosure Statements.
Section 24-5 F of the Town Code of Ethics prohibits any paid
non-elected employee from contributing money, property or service to
any town political organization, campaign or candidate. It is our
unanimous opinion that, on its face, Mr. Perciasepe's conduct appears
to violate the provisions of the Code of Ethics.
N. Recio, Chairperson
Board of Ethics
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