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County attorney asks board to remove nepotism section from Warren County ethics code; supervisors approve
Warren County Board of Supervisors · April 21, 2026
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Summary
The county attorney told supervisors that the New York State Ethics Law does not restrict nepotism and recommended removing the nepotism provision from the county ethics code; the board approved the amendment to align local policy with state law.
The Warren County attorney recommended removing the county ethics code's nepotism section so local policy aligns with New York State Ethics Law, and the board approved the amendment in a voice vote.
Attorney Larry Elmen told supervisors that state ethics law focuses on conflicts of interest, contracts, financial interests and…
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