§ 11-17. Gifts.

A. 

No municipal officer or employee shall solicit, accept or receive a gift in violation of Section 805-a(1)(a) of the General Municipal Law.

B. 

No municipal officer or employee may directly or indirectly solicit any gift for himself or a relative which would be a violation to receive under this paragraph.

C. 

No municipal officer or employee may accept any gift of any value when:

(1) 

The gift reasonably appears to be intended to influence the officer or employee in the exercise or performance of his official powers or duties;

(2) 

The gift could reasonably be expected to influence the officer or employee in the exercise or performance of his official powers or duties; or

(3) 

The gift is intended as a reward for any official action on the part of the officer or employee.

D. 

For purposes of this section, a "gift" includes anything of value, whether in the form of money, service, loan, travel, entertainment, hospitality, thing or promise, or in any other form.

E. 

This section does not prohibit:

(1) 

Gifts made to the municipality, if accepted by the Town Board;

(2) 

Gifts from a person with a family or personal relationship with the officer or employee when the circumstances make it clear that the personal relationship, rather than the recipient's status as a municipal officer or employee, is the primary motivating factor for the gift;

(3) 

Gifts given on special occasions, such as marriage, illness, or retirement, which are modest, reasonable and customary;

(4) 

Unsolicited advertising or promotional material of nominal value, such as pens, pencils, note pads, and calendars;

(5) 

Awards and plaques having a value of $75 or less, which are publicly presented in recognition of service as a municipal officer or employee, or other service to the community;

(6) 

Meals and refreshments of less than $50 in value; or

(7) 

Permissible contributions under the New York State Election Law.