§ 7A-27. Exceptions.

The Town Board may authorize an exception to the prohibitions under this article in cases where it is determined to be in accordance with applicable law and in the best interest of the Town to grant an exception. Requests for exceptions shall be submitted as a resolution by a member of the Town Board in accordance with this article. The Town Board shall hold a public hearing at a regularly advertised and scheduled meeting; the Town Board may have the opportunity to question the proposed employee, contractor or vendor, at said hearing. A majority vote of the Town Board present at the meeting shall be required to approve such an exception for employment, contract or purchase order.