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Open Meeting Law Dispute Closely Watched: School Board Trustees Indemnified Amid Controversy over Private Legal Consultations

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CARSON VALLEY, Nev. — A recent decision by the Nevada Attorney General’s Office concluded that three school board members did not violate Open Meeting Laws during a private consultation with legal counsel on April 9. Trustee Yvonne Wagstaff and former trustees Carey Kangas and Linda Gilkerson faced scrutiny when residents Virginia Starrett and David Seat filed an Open Meeting Law complaint against them. The complaint arose while the trustees were discussing a potential settlement to a lawsuit alleging records violations against four other board members. The Attorney General ruled on May 23 that the trio … Read more

Federal Lawsuit Sparks Debate: Justice Department and NC Elections Board Reject Outside Interventions in Voter List Case

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RALEIGH, N.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice and the North Carolina State Board of Elections are objecting to requests from several advocacy groups to intervene in an ongoing federal lawsuit concerning the state’s voter registration lists. Organizations including the Democratic National Committee, the state chapter of the NAACP, the League of Women Voters of North Carolina, and the North Carolina Alliance of Retired Americans are seeking to join the case as defendants. The Justice Department initiated the lawsuit in late May, claiming that North Carolina election officials have violated the Help America Vote Act … Read more

Louisiana Ethics Board to Live Stream Public Meetings Amid Lawmaker Concerns Over Transparency

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BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Board of Ethics has decided to broadcast its public meetings online, a move prompted by complaints from lawmakers seeking greater transparency in government operations. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for citizens, ensuring they can participate and engage with discussions surrounding ethics in the public sector. The decision follows feedback from members of the Legislature who expressed concerns regarding the limited public engagement at board meetings, which have traditionally been held behind closed doors. Lawmakers advocated for a solution that would allow the public easier access to the proceedings, … Read more

"Behind the Scenes of Corporate Governance: How Board Secretaries Are Shaping Business Success"

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MADRID, Spain — The role of the board secretary is increasingly crucial in navigating the complexities of corporate governance, according to Pablo García Montañés, newly appointed president of the Spanish Association of General Secretaries and Board Secretaries (ASES). Montañés, who also serves as general secretary at Grupo Andbank and chairs multiple financial firms, emphasizes that this position extends beyond traditional administrative duties. As corporations face heightened regulatory scrutiny, the scope of the board secretary’s role morphs into a strategic one, essential for maintaining compliance and ensuring smooth operations within governance structures. Montañés, who was elected … Read more