A Private Matter.Do taxpayer groups These taxpayer groups can be formal nonprofit organizations or informal groups. They are generally seen as “watch dog” groups. As such they try to keep taxes and borrowing down as well as spending. Many US cities have these taxpayer groups. have a right to see a superintendent's insurance policy? Charles Charles, archduke of Austria Charles, 1771–1847, archduke of Austria; brother of Holy Roman Emperor Francis II. Despite his epilepsy, he was the ablest Austrian commander in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars; however, he was handicapped by Sweetman Sweetman (Irish: Suatman or Swetman) is an Irish surname derived from the Old English bynames of Swet, Sweta and Swete which are derived from the word 'Swete' (meaning 'popular') and survived into the medieval period, being later gaelicised to 'Suatman'. , superintendent of the Region 17 Haddam-Killing-worth School District, and his school board refused such a request, arguing the policy is a private document, as is information about his medical history, age, and beneficiaries. The board pays $24,000 a year in premiums for his current Life-20 policy. A taxpayers group took the matter to the Connecticut Connecticut, state, United States Connecticut (kənĕt`ĭkət), southernmost of the New England states of the NE United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts (N), Rhode Island (E), Long Island Sound (S), and New York (W). Freedom of Information Commission, which held several hearings before ruling (almost one year later) the policy was indeed private. Sweetman then prepared a 100-page document for town officials and the news media that included copies of the testimony, the ruling--and the life insurance policy itself. Sweetman, in his 11th year as Region 17 superintendent, says his board views the insurance policy as a "golden handcuff." |
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