Leadership committee refers staff-related ethics matter back to ethics subcommittee; recommends social‑media training for board member

The Bronx Community Board Leadership Committee on Feb. 20 reviewed two pending ethics complaints, identified in the meeting as Case 116 (complaint involving Deborah Kaye and matters that also referenced staff member Jeremy) and Case 117 (a complaint by Grace M.).

Naomi Robertson, chair of the Ethics and Disciplinary Committee, told leadership that the ethics committee recommended that the portion of Case 116 involving staff member Jeremy be returned to the Ethics Committee for further review. Robertson said the committee recommended that Deborah Kaye sign the board's social media policy and complete a privacy training course as part of the committee's response to her portion of Case 116. Robertson also said the ethics committee recommended referring Case 117 to the Conflict of Interest Board.

The leadership committee agreed that the Jeremy portion of Case 116 should be considered again by the Ethics and Disciplinary Committee. Leadership…