MSU trustees' misconduct findings: What we know
Here's what we know about the findings of a law firm that could ultimately oust MSU Board of Trustees Chair Rema Vassar and Trustee Dennis Denno.
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Here's what we know about the findings of a law firm that could ultimately oust MSU Board of Trustees Chair Rema Vassar and Trustee Dennis Denno.
An external investigation outlined misconduct that “created fissures that have weakened the governance structure of the university.” Two members of the Michigan State University Board of Trustees “engaged in conduct that exceeds the scope of their authority,” according to an external investigation of alleged misconduct on the board. Examples of the misconduct include interference with university affairs, attacking colleagues and accepting personal gifts from donors.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has the authority if asked by the university to remove trustees for misconduct in office.
An independent investigation of allegations of wrong-doing against Michigan State University Board of Trustees Chairwoman Rema Vassar has found three members of the elected body violated board bylaws and policies.
With two unanimous votes Tuesday night by the Estes Park Board of Trustees and the Monday passage of a deadline for prospective candidates to file, the municipal ballot that Estes Park voters will face on April 2 has taken shape.