Steven J. Getman has been reappointed to serve as a member of the Tompkins County Ethics Advisory Board.Under provisions of the County Code of Ethics, the five-member board meets at least once a year and at other times, as convened by the Chair. Among its responsibilities, the board takes testimony and receives complaints concerning alleged unethical practices, which may be submitted by any individual. It also reviews financial disclosure statements filed by County officials and recommends the manner in which any conflicts of interest may be resolved.Getman was reappointed to the position by the Tompkins County legislature at its meeting December 17, 2013. His term expires December 31, 2017. This is his second term with the board.An attorney, Getman is of counsel to the law firm of Franklin & Gabriel, in Ovid, New York, where he represents a wide variety of clients on civil and criminal matters, including municipal law and criminal law. In addition to his law practice, Getman is an adjunct instructor with Keuka College’s Criminal Justice (ASAP) program.He currently resides in Ithaca, New York.
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