Opn. No.

Marilyn D. Berson, Esq. Informal Opinion Corporation Counsel No. 2002-7 City of Newburgh Office of the Corporation Counsel City Hall 83 Broadway Newburgh, New York 12550

Dear Ms. Berson:

You have asked whether an individual employed as Senior Typist in the City's Building Department may also serve as a member of the City Zoning Board of Appeals. Based upon the information you have provided, we conclude that the two positions are incompatible.

You have also asked whether a conflict of interest exists where a City code enforcement officer employed by the Building Department owns several rental…