When it comes to closed sessions, and confidential information
learned during closed sessions, the decision to provide greater
transparency must reflect the collective judgment of the
decision-making body. As discussed in this column there can often
be competing “right” values at stake in a situation.
This article addresses the sticky situation that arises when a
staff member suspects improper activities but can’t get the
attention of his or her supervisor or elected officials to
address the issue.
This three-part series alerts local officials to the complex
issues that can arise when one combines local public service with
commitment to charitable causes.
This article offers a practical strategy on how to a handle the
difficult situation when a public official’s sense of the best
course of action conflicts with the views of a vocal set of
constituents.
This article offers thoughts to elected official on how to work
through the sticky situation of having to make decisions that
affect friends or supporters.
When elected officials serve on regional governing bodies, they
can face perplexing issues as to whose interests they should be
advancing. The article on the right sorts through some of those
issues.
