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North Idaho College has hired a new lawyer — just one day after the college released a long-awaited investigative report from its soon-to-be former attorney.

A report issued by North Idaho College attorney Art Macomber recommended that trustees nullify President Nick Swayne’s employment contract due to an open meeting law violation that allegedly occurred the day Swayne was hired.

COEUR DALENE, Idaho -- A new report released by North Idaho Colleges recently appointed attorney accuses the board of violating Idahos opening meeting laws.

North Idaho College trustees voted 3-2 Monday night to nullify the contract of President Nick Swayne but said he will continue as active president “until the board decides otherwise.”

North Idaho College trustees voted 3-2 Monday night to nullify the contract of President Nick Swayne but said he will continue as active president “until the board decides otherwise.”

The latest chapter in the college's prolonged power struggle comes on the eve of a critical accreditation review.

It is the second time in less than six months trustees Greg McKenzie, Todd Banducci and Mike Waggoner have moved to neutralize NIC President Nick Swayne. Two other trustees warned the decision could draw legal trouble.

Based on the findings of an investigation by college attorney Art Macomber, the board majority nullified Swayne’s contract despite an order issued March 3.

Based on the findings of an investigation by college attorney Art Macomber, the board majority nullified Swayne’s contract despite an order issued March 3.

The events about to transpire at Monday’s meeting of the North Idaho College Board of Trustees could be a death knell for the college’s accreditation and possibly the college itself.