Removal from public office
Warren v Bielecki, 2012 NY Slip Op 01037, Appellate Division, Fourth Department
Although this action seeking to remove two persons from public office pursuant to Public Officers Law §36 was dismissed as moot as the individuals targeted for such removal no longer held public office, the Appellate Division commented that had it consider the matter on its merits if would have dismissed the petition seeking such removals.
The court noted that based on the findings of fact made by a referee it had appointed, there were insufficient grounds upon which to remove either individual from office pursuant to Public Officers Law §36.
Removal from public officer pursuant to Public Officers Law §36 requires evidence of "self-dealing, corrupt activities, conflict of interest, moral turpitude, intentional wrongdoing or violation of a public trust."
The decision is posted on the Internet at:
http://www.courts.state.ny.us/reporter/3dseries/2012/2012_01037.htm