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Board of Ethics

The Schenectady County Board of Ethics distributes and collects all mandated annual Financial Disclosure Statements as required by state and county local law. Reporting officials and employees are those who have fiduciary responsibilities within Schenectady County Agencies. They include, but are not limited to, elected officials, agency heads and their deputies, policy makers, and employees who have discretionary authority.

The Schenectady County Board of Ethics reviews job descriptions of officers and employees, evaluate positions as they compare with other positions with similar responsibilities, to determine disclosure responsibility. At the request of an officer or employee involved, the Schenectady County Board of Ethics evaluates situations for possible ethical violations and improprieties and renders advice to officers and employees concerning these situations.

About the Schenectady County Board of Ethics

Mission Statement

To maintain confidence in local government, the Schenectady County Board of Ethics will assure by training and education, advice, disclosure and enforcement that all Schenectady County employees conform to ethical and conflict of interest standards as provided in the laws of the State of New York and Schenectady County.

Members & Staff

Members

  • Evan Christou
  • Julie McDonnell
  • Richard Nebolini
  • Gerard Parisi
  • Madelyn Thorne

Staff

  • Christopher H. Gardner, County Attorney, Board Counsel

Disclaimer: The Schenectady County Board of Ethics is charged with responsibility for education in and enforcement of the ethical and conflict of interest of county employees. It should not be confused with the Schenectady County Fraud, Waste and Abuse unit for reporting such complaints.

What Does the Law Say?

View Schenectady County Ethics and Disclosure Law

Meeting Schedule

The Schenectady County Board of Ethics meets several times a year as business may require at the discretion of the Board. Each meeting is held in compliance of the statutes pertaining to Open Meetings Law, unless it is legally permissible to go into closed/executive sessions due to the information being discussed. Public notice of all meetings is published at least five (5) days in advance.

Meeting Minutes

View Meeting Minutes

Important Disclosure and Ethics Forms

Schenectady County Ethics and Disclosure Law (Chapter 95) requires certain designated County officers and employees to file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure. The Statement of Financial Disclosure may be completed online or completing the fillable PDF and emailing the form to the Schenectady County Board of Ethics. 

Questions? Contact the Schenectady County Board of Ethics at 518-388-4639.

Read the Financial Dislocure Instructions before completing and filing the form.

Complete the Schenectady County Financial Disclosure Ethics Form Online

Complete Form Online

Complete the form and supplements online using the Schenectady County Citizen Engagement Portal.
Filing Deadline is April 30, 2024.

When creating your account, you will be asked to enter your email address and to create a username, and password. Please type Schenectady County in the section labeled "Primary Town."

Complete the Schenectady County Financial Disclosure Fillable PDF Form