There are plenty of reasons to control communication between staff and
   Board, having to do with the best use of the Board's time, the
   necessity of keeping them focused and away from micromanagement, and,
   yes, the necessity of assuring that scuttlebutt of a disgruntled staff
   person doesn't get blown out of proportion.

   On the other hand, I certainly think that a periodic staff
   evaluation of the director is workable if it is structured
   correctly.

   I don't think that you have to be a cynical or manipulative Director
   to want to control how the Board is used.

   Eric Siegel
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