It’s a old story in non-profit organizations. Charismatic leader reigns for decades largely unfettered by the volunteer board of directors duly impressed with the public monies rolling across the non-profit’s governmental interface that the CEO seems to be working so well. Well, according to prosecutors in this case, much of what was greasing the wheels was illegal and many pockets, not the least of which was the CEO’s, were allegedly being stuffed with cash.
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Why Did LA’s “Shadow Sheriff” Resign?
Why Did LA’s “Shadow Sheriff” Resign?. Good question! A larger question may be whether there’s a relationship between long-lived leaders and organizations that start fraying at the seams, although Sheriff Baca, who started in the agency 50 years ago and has led it for 15, was just named Sheriff of the Year by the National Sheriff’s Association.