§ 1-03.5 Conduct of Commissioners.
RCNY § 1-03.5
Commissioners will observe exemplary standards of conduct to ensure that the integrity and independence of the Board will be preserved and, in so doing, will act in a manner that promotes public confidence. a. Commissioners will not initiate, permit, or consider communications concerning a pending application that are made outside a public hearing or review session or otherwise not included in the record without prior authorization of the general counsel, except that: 1. Communications that are made for scheduling or administrative purposes and that do not affect a substantial right of any party are authorized; 2. Commissioners may consult with the executive director, the general counsel, examiners, other staff, and other Board commissioners to the extent permitted by the New York State Public Officers Law §§ 100, et seq. ("Open Meetings Law"); and 3. Commissioners may initiate or consider any other communications when directed by the general counsel or required by law to do so. b. Commissioners will not accept any award, plaque, gift, benefit or thing of value that would result in or create the appearance of: 1. giving preferential treatment to any person or entity; 2. losing or affecting their independence or impartiality; or 3. accepting or having accepted such item in exchange for being considered when rendering a decision. (Amended City Record 6/26/2019, eff. 7/26/2019)
