Government activity is often characterized by terms not fully understood by the public. One example is “conflict of interest.” For local governments, this is defined by a single paragraph of North ...

The above term has always been treated lightly by politicians, lawyers, board appointees, etc. and anyone else that might have a direct, or indirect, financial interest in spending (often taxpayers) ...

Four recent cases illustrate circumstances that may expose a deal to challenge because of a conflict of interest, and the ways a board or special committee may help insulate a deal process from ...

RIT places great importance on the integrity of its research, teaching, learning, outreach, and public service endeavors. While the university encourages faculty and staff to collaborate with business ...

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A top official at the Minnesota Department of Commerce is leaving her job after roughly a year, an exit that comes after veteran staff members in the energy division raised conflict of interest ...

A Michigan nonprofit is among the groups raising concerns about a potential conflict of interest between President Donald Trump and the Line 5 tunnel project. President Trump's national "energy ...

June 26, 2025 - It has been hard to miss the headlines in recent months involving a number of high-profile, high-net worth individuals taking senior positions in the federal government. There have ...

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1.1 The business and affairs of Calvin University are managed by its Board of Trustees (Board). The daily operations are delegated to administrators, faculty, and staff (employees). 1.2 Employees hold ...

WEST COLUMBIA — The S.C. Department of Education is reviewing a Lowcountry school district’s accreditation after learning that a former superintendent, while employed in that job, also worked for the ...