Board of Ethics

Greene County enacted a Code of Ethics to maintain the highest standards of integrity in the public service.

The major purpose for this Code is the establishment of procedures by which any member of the public may come forward and have considered any allegation or claim of wrongdoing in violation of this Code by any elected or appointed officer or employee of the County or of any member of any Board or Commission of the County. At the same time it is an equally important major purpose of this Code to protect officers and employees of the County against insubstantial or unfounded allegations of violations arising out of the reasonable performance of their duties. This Code shall be in addition to all other restrictions, standards and provisions pertaining to the conduct of county officers and employees.

The Greene County Board of Ethics can only be contacted by mail at the following address: Greene County Board of Ethics, P.O. Box 545, Catskill, New York 12414.

View the Greene County Code of Ethics.

The mission of the Greene County Government is to:

• Allocate fiscal resources consistent with our vision, goals, policies and community needs;
• Encourage open and honest communication;
• Initiate dialog on the needs of the County;
• Welcome constructive input as to direction, initiatives, and services;
• Enact policies that enhance the economic opportunity and well-being of all;
• Install policies that safeguard health, safety, and rights;
• Use policies that prevent the need for more costly future services;
• Encourage and support programs that strengthen families and communities, and that enhance our quality of life;
• Use a well-trained, diverse workforce of employees, qualified contractors, and volunteers;
• Provide adequate personnel , financial, facility, and information support to approved programs;
• Produce a balanced budget that supports our vision, mission, and goals;
• Carry out the mandates of state and federal governments;
• Act as a resource and partner for other local governments. and;
• Respond flexibly and responsibly, in a timely manner, to emerging needs and changing trends.