If you’re at a nonprofit funded by the city of New York, and you’re thinking you don’t have to worry about the city’s internal staff ethics rules, think again. The rules, designed to protect the ...

The best course of action is to begin with transparency. Publicly identify potential conflicts and set clear protocols for a ...

At last, the holidays are finally here! That time of year when people celebrate with feasts, family time, and, of course, gift-giving. But it’s the last of these customs that can cause problems for ...

Managing Conflicts of Interest: A Primer for Nonprofit Boards, Second Edition, by Daniel L. Kurtz and Sarah E. Paul, reviews state and federal laws and ethical concepts affecting board members. The ...

This commentary follows up on the conflict-of-interest issues facing newly appointed Councilmember Kate Spadarotto that were mentioned in the story in last week’s St. Helena Star (“Meet Kate ...

It’s easy for a city council member to cast a vote, but harder to know when to avoid voting at all costs. Elected city officials must disclose a conflict of interest. A conflict involves any action ...