Christiansburg Town Councilman Henry Showalter on Monday sent out an e-mail asking whether two of his colleagues have a conflict of interest regarding an item on the agenda for Tuesday's meeting.

Archon Fung serves on the National Governing Board of Common Cause, whose mission is to “to create open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest.” The organization has ...

Conflicts of interest among board members and executives are sometimes unavoidable, but how organizations address them can significantly impact trust, governance and long-term performance. Without ...