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Comment by Fair Rulings on February 1, 2009 at 4:12am

Never underestimate the power of a kind word or deed!

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Comment by Justice4Us on January 11, 2009 at 1:45pm

Greetings Family,
Please Print, sign and mail. We are attempting to impliment tribunals to revisit cases. This particular Bill refers to CPS' cases...You might add whatever your situation is, be it probate, family, criminal or civil court.


Being that Los Angeles County has the largest trial courts in the Nation, we believe that once we have it implimented here, we then can go into other states asking for the same thing. This is why it is so important to get both letters to Chief George and Obama.

Regards,






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Chief Justice Ronald M. George
Judicial Council of California - Administrative Office of the Courts
455 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102-3688
415-865-4200, Fax 415-865-4205

Dear Chief Justice George:

You have stated that you are committed to providing "meaningful access to justice " through the Judicial Council which you chair. We are writing to you in order to request your immediate attention to a very serious problem in California.

You are undoubtedly aware that parents throughout California and the nation have been devastated by powerful economic forces in the last few years. We have been ripped apart from or children in record breaking numbers nationwide..

The first concerns the court system in Los Angeles County. The attached article, entitled "LA County Payments to LA Superior Court Judges Cost Taxpayers Almost 1 Billion Dollars, and Denied Constitutional Rights to the People of LA County" this situation has destroyed families via the Children Protective Services (CPS) not only in California but throughout the Country. We are finding similar schemes nationwide.

The opposition to this violation of the California Constitution has reached a new crescendo with the ruling in Sturgeon v County of Los Angeles. Even though these payments have been declared to be unconstitutional, the judges in Los Angeles County continue to accept them. Parents are continuing to lost their children via CPS at recording breaking numbers we are shocked that those who swear to uphold the constitution are so blithely violating it when it comes to their own pocketbooks.

Parents are further informed that these judges - and those of other states as well - are not reporting the payments received by them from these counties on their Form 700 Statement of Economic Interest, and are not disclosing these payments to litigants in cases against these counties. Justice cannot be trusted if it cannot be seen, and it is not being seen in these counties.

In order to remedy possible bias and conflicts of interest in prior cases, we suggest that a special administrative tribunal be established where any person who is of the opinion that a judge who should have been disqualified did not disclose information relevant to the judge's disqualification, will have the opportunity to present their claim, and a decision may be made to reopen the case before a different judge. We believe that such a mechanism would relieve pressure on the "courts of record" to hear these claims.

To avoid similar situations in the future, and to ensure disclosure, we request that the California Supreme Court and the Judicial Council support the attached Judicial Disclosure Bill which would require all judicial officers to provide written disclosure of relationships which could affect their decisions. This would allow litigants to be aware of conflicts of interest held by a judicial officer.

As a corollary to these matters and to ensure that lawyers are not punished for advocating for the enforcement of our constitutional rights, we request that the Supreme Court dismiss the State Bar case number 04-O-14366 RAH against Richard I. Fine. We also suggest that you institute the necessary rules to prohibit any State Bar cases to be brought against any attorney who exercises his First Amendment rights, particularly, the right to show that members of the judiciary were receiving unconstitutional payments and not disclosing such, thereby denying litigants their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.

Second, parent's have repeatedly reported to us that when they have to go into court regarding false allegations issues, judges in counties such as Orange and Riverside almost invariably rule against them. Once again, because there is a considerable lack of transparency, homeowners cannot investigate whether particular judges have conflicts of interests. Hence, your support of the Judicial Disclosure Bill is even more important.

Families nationwide have formally requested the U.S. Department of Justice to institute grand jury investigations in Los Angeles , Orange Riverside Counties and other states with a request to prosecute any and all criminal wrongdoing.

In addition we formally request that the Judicial Council and the California Supreme Court take all measures to institute any and all actions, investigations, administrative and other proceedings to ensure "access to justice" is guaranteed in all courts of the State of California, the State Bar Court and any other agency under the jurisdiction of the California Supreme Court.

The citizens of California cannot have faith in their judges unless there is complete transparency. If there is nothing to hide, then transparency cannot hurt. If there are things to hide, then transparency is imperative. The citizens of California must have verified assurances that their system of justice is not corrupt.

We would appreciate a response as soon as possible in the midst of your busy schedule. These problems have festered too long.

Comment by Justice4Us on January 11, 2009 at 1:34pm

Please Print, sign and mail. In addition, ask Obama to make this a National Bill therefore all states will benefit.












A Judicial Disclosure Bill For California Judges
Californians must have verified assurances that their system of justice is not corrupt

January 08, 2009

By Disclosure Watch (View author info)


San Francisco, California -
Chief Justice Ronald M. George
Judicial Council of California - Administrative Office of the Courts
455 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102-3688
415-865-4200, Fax 415-865-4205

Dear Chief Justice George:

We request that the California Supreme Court and the Judicial Council support the attached Judicial Disclosure Bill which would require all judicial officers to provide written disclosure of relationships which could affect their decisions. This would allow litigants to be aware of conflicts of interest held by a judicial officer.

The citizens of California cannot have faith in their judges unless there is complete transparency. If there is nothing to hide, then transparency cannot hurt. If there are things to hide, then transparency is imperative. The citizens of California must have verified assurances that their system of justice is not corrupt.

Thank you for your attention.

MORE::US Citizens REQUEST INVESTIGATIONS OF INJUSTICES BY CALIFORNIA JUDGES



JUDICIAL DISCLOSURE BILL FOR CALIFORNIA JUDGES

THE ATTORNEY FINE, SRM, DISCLOSURE LAW WILL CREATE A CENTRAL REPOSITORY FOR LEGALLY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS BY ELECTED OFFICIALS, JUDICIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS, MAKING THE DEFINITION OF "FINANCIAL INTEREST" THE SAME FOR ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS, GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY EMPLOYEES AND JUDICIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS AND REQUIRING JUDICIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS TO MAKE LEGALLY REQUIRED DISCLOSURES AT THE REQUEST OF A PARTY FIVE DAYS AFTER A CASE IS ASSIGNED TO THEM TO PREVENT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.

WHEREAS the Political Reform Act and other statutes, codes, regulations, rules and ordinances require disclosure by elected officials and others;

WHEREAS the legal disclosure requirements relating to "financial interests" are not the same for elected officials as they are for judicial officers as set forth in the Code of Civil Procedure § 170.5(b) which defines "financial interest as follows:

170.5. For the purposes of Sections 170 to 170.5, inclusive, the following definitions apply:

(b) "Financial interest" means ownership of more than a 1 percent legal or equitable interest in a party, or a legal or equitable interest in a party of a fair market value in excess of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500), or a relationship as director, advisor or other active participant in the affairs of a party, except as follows: (1) Ownership in a mutual or common investment fund that holds securities is not a "financial interest" in those securities unless the judge participates in the management of the fund. (2) An office in an educational, religious, charitable, fraternal, or civic organization is not a "financial interest" in securities held by the organization. (3) The proprietary interest of a policyholder in a mutual insurance company, or a depositor in a mutual savings association, or a similar proprietary interest, is a "financial interest" in the organization only if the outcome of the proceeding could substantially affect the value of the interest. (Emphasis added.)

WHEREAS legally required disclosure documents and statements are scattered in diverse locations and difficult for the public to easily retrieve or view;

WHEREAS the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution requires that all persons be afforded a fair trial and due process in the Courts of the United States;

WHEREAS Article 6, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution requires all Federal and State judges obey the United States Constitution and Federal laws;

WHEREAS Federal and State laws, Codes of Judicial Conduct and Codes of Judicial Ethics have been adopted regulating the conduct of justices, judges, magistrates, commissioners, other judicial officers, administrative judges and hearing officers and requiring disclosure of their financial status, donors to their election campaigns and other information which would create in reasonable minds a perception that the "judge" or other decision maker violated the law or engaged in other conduct that reflects adversely on the judge's or other decision maker's honesty, impartiality, temperament, or fitness to serve as a justice, judge, magistrate, commissioner, other judicial officer, administrative judge or hearing officer;

WHEREAS the information necessary for a party first appearing before a legislative, agency or administrative body, or a justice, judge, magistrate, commissioner, other judicial officer, administrative judge or hearing officer is not always available to the party or cannot be found in a reasonable time to determine if a fair trial or hearing complying with due process will occur before the legislative, agency or administrative body, or justice, judge, magistrate, commissioner, judicial officer, administrative judge or hearing officer;

BE IT ENACTED:

A central repository shall be established in the office of the Secretary of State of all documents or written statements presently, or in the future required under statute, code, regulation, rule or ordinance be filed by any elected official, appointed official, officer or employee of any state, county or municipal government or agency created by the California Constitution, any state statute, code, regulation or rule, any county or municipal ordinance, and of any justice, judge, or subordinate judicial officer or employee of any court of record or administrative agency or other body created by state statute or county or municipal ordinance. All such documents and statements shall be available to the public free of charge via the internet.

All elected officials, appointed officials, officers or employees of any state, county or municipal government or agency created by the California Constitution, any state statute, code, regulation or rule, any county or municipal ordinance, and all justices, judges, magistrates, commissioners, other judicial officers of courts of record and administrative judges and hearing officers shall file an annual "Statement of Interests" disclosure statement on January 1 of each year commencing with the first calendar year after the passage of this law, with the Secretary of State disclosing all organizations or entities in which he/she has a relationship as director, advisor or other active participant in the affairs of the organization or entity. Any change of status of any disclosure reported therein shall be reported within thirty (30) days by the filing of an "Amended Statement of Interests" disclosure statement with the Secretary of State disclosing all such changes. Failure to file an annual or amended "Statement of Interests" disclosure statement shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000.00 and sentence of up to 1 year in the county jail.

All justices, judges, magistrates, commissioners, other judicial officers, administrative judges and hearing officers at the commencement of any case, controversy or proceeding before them, or within five (5) days after the case, controversy or proceeding is assigned to them and at all times prior to the first hearing in the case, controversy or proceeding, shall provide to each of the parties in the case, controversy or proceeding who requests disclosure under this Act, either directly or through their attorneys, a copy of the justice's, judge's, magistrate's, commissioner's, other judicial officer's, administrative judge's or hearing officer's:

(1) Financial or Economic Disclosure Reports filed with any government agency under any Federal or State Law for the current year and the previous two years;

(2) Campaign contribution reports for the last election campaign and the previous two election campaigns in which he/she was a candidate for any political office;

(3) Statement of Interests disclosure statements

(4) A current list of all organizations of which he/she is a member and a current list of the Directors of each, a current list of any organizations of which he/she is a member of a Board of Directors or Board of Governors and a current list of all other Directors or Governors; and

(5) A disclosure of all prior contacts by he/she and his/her family members with any party in the case, their families, officers, directors, agents and attorneys if the contact with the attorney was outside of their courtroom.

Failure to comply shall result in the immediate removal of the justice, judge, magistrate, commissioner, other judicial officer, administrative judge and hearing officer from the case, controversy or proceeding.

NOTES: Judicial Disclosure Bill Sponsor: Disclosure Watch











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Comment by Fair Rulings on January 4, 2009 at 6:08am

DON’T QUIT

Is that what you want to do? Quit? Anybody can do that. Takes no talent. Takes no guts. It’s exactly what your adversaries hope you will do. Get your facts straight. Know what you’re talking about. And keep going. In the 1948 Presidential election the nation’s leading political reporters all predicted Harry Truman would lose. He won… Winston Churchill said, “Never give in.” “Never, Never.” Sir Winston stuck his chin out and wouldn’t quit. Try sticking out your chin. Don’t give up, ever.

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Comment by Justice4Us on December 25, 2008 at 3:48pm

Greetings Family,
Happy holiday and happy New Year to you all. I want to also inform you all that the California State Supreme Court has denied hearing the case whereby the County of Los Angeles tried to appeal a decision.

This case involved the issue whereby the Los Angeles County was paying the judges an additional $40,000 plus a year, this was in addition to what the state is paying the judges.

The appeals court ruled that this extra pay is unconstitutional and it should be stopped, the Los Angeles County tried to appeal this decision and they failed.

As a result of this extra pay, no judge has ever ruled against the County when they were defendents in a case, most cases were dismissed and we as the public saw this as a complete bribe.

Lastly, this now opens the door for Disclosure Watch to go back and have many cases revisited based upon this financial conflict of interest, non-disclosure and intrinsic fraud.

We can look at this as a hugh victory going into the year of 2009, yes we well set a lot of captive free.

Regards

Comment by Fair Rulings on November 9, 2008 at 3:36am

A CREED TO LIVE BY

Don’t undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different that each of us is special. Don’t set your goals by what other people deem important. Only you know what is best for you. Don’t take for granted the things closest to your heart. Cling to them as you would your life for without them life is meaningless. Don’t let your life slip through your fingers by living in the past or for the future.

By living your life one day at a time, you live all the days of your life. Don’t give up when you still have something to give. Nothing is really over… Until the moment you stop trying. Don’t be afraid to admit that you are less than perfect. It is this fragile thread that binds us to each other. Don’t be afraid to encounter risks. It is by taking chance that we learn how to be brave. Don’t shut love out of your life by saying it’s impossible to find.

The quickest way to receive love is to give love; the fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly; and the best way to keep love is to give it wings. Don’t dismiss your dreams. To be without dreams is to be without hope; to be without hope is to be without purpose. Don’t run through life so fast that you forget not only where you’ve been but also where you’re going. Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way.

Nancy Sims

Comment by Fair Rulings on November 8, 2008 at 3:35am

Welcome all, stop by anytime and say hello...

Comment by Fair Rulings on October 8, 2008 at 2:02am

Richard Fine Files Federal Suit, click on link below:

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Comment by Justice4US on September 22, 2008 at 12:08pm

National Disclosure Watch Charter Leaders Named by Dr. Shirley Moore
By: Staff Writers for CASOO/OPACS NEWS

Dr. Shirley Moore National President for Disclosure Watch based in California has named those who will serve as Charter Leaders in the United States these Chairpersons will assist in helping with the process of reforming the National Judicial System and eliminating the Misappropriation of tax payer dollars which have been used to create violations of due process in the courts for the average American families where alienation has taken place across the board.


Dr. Shirley Moore's goal is to have Charter Leaders in every sector of the United States to achieve reform of our judicial system, in our social services and judicial power by having watchdogs that do not sleep. Those that were chosen as Chairpersons will now have avenues to follow whereby the issues can be properly rectified.

Dr. Shirley Moore announced that Richard I. Fine Esq. will be the National Spokesperson and available to Disclosure Watch disposal across the country. Mr. Fine known as a tax payer advocate attorney who represents those who are not receiving due process especially where funds are misused to violate due process through the misappropriation of taxpayer monies by government officials. He has received the Attorney of the Decade Award from the California Black Women's Council and the Judea Christian Alliance and is known for his work of challenging government action on behalf of the people.
In addition serving on Disclosure Watch is Attorney Pat Berry of Los Angeles.
Attorney Pat Berry is a Family and Civil Rights Attorney. She is also known for the unanimous sexual harassment decision that she won in the United States Supreme Court , which today is enforced in the work place. Additionally, Ms. Berry is the National Vice President for Disclosure Watch.

The combination of these two lawyers and Dr. Shirley Moore, a mediator, advocate, and renouned minister, will be the voice for the people and of the people who have not previously had the opportunity to be heard.


Ms. L. Wilson of Coshocton, Ohio has accepted to be the Charter Leader of the Ohio Disclosure Watch. Her duties will be to advocate, report to officials on all levels, get help for Ohio parents harmed by judicial practices that violate due process from a court order in all courts. In addition she will work on all levels to educate and gather statistical numbers for next year's Judicial Summit as to how things have increased or decreased for Ohioans with respect to the subjects of due process violations and parental alienations.
Ms. Wilson recently has become a member of the NAACP Pomona Branch and is a well established activist for Ohio issues pertaining to children being protected along with being the founder of her own organization.

Brandi Williams has accepted to be the Charter Leader of the State of Washington Disclosure Watch. Her goals will be the same as Ms. Wilson's.
Ms. Williams has been in a struggle with the State of Ohio with respect to her parental rights being violated by the Juvenile Court of Licking County and Judge Hoover. She has decided that this would be a good opportunity to create avenues to protect other's rights.
"They took my child illegally and Washington State is behind me with my efforts of proving he was kidnapped to the point that a law suit is close to being filed due to misappropriation of monies being granted when I still have my rights in tact," she said, " And basically the state of Ohio is leaving itself open for a lawsuit due to the misappropriation taking place with federal monies.
I've contacted everyone and even gotten my transcripts that show where injustice has taken place, not only to me, but to my sons and other siblings who are torn apart over this," said Ms. Williams, " Basically Judge Hoover in the State of Ohio left me with no alternative but to make change for other parents in a similar situation by disclosing this to the public about my case."
When L. Wilson was asked about how she could help in these areas now that acceptance of her position with Disclosure Watch is in place she stated, " I've been speaking with Brandi and our State House on this issue as well as Dr. Shirley Moore who gave us with this wonderful opportunity and I think if we create enough awareness to those who care about children we can accomplish the goal of getting resolution from our Senators and Congressmen, once they realize what's at stake for the taxpayers. Ms. Williams son was never taken legally by the state Child Protective Services from her care for abuse or neglect. And there is on record numerous times showing her child is in harm's way of the State of Ohio," said Ms. Wilson, " I am not a lawyer only an advocate/activist. But from what I know about Judge Hoover and another judge an bringing corruption to the light of things in Licking, my opinion is Licking County forcefully and willingly violated these parents' rights under the color of law and this needs to be rectified immediately!"
While no comment could be obtained from either Licking County or the Coshocton Courts on issues of parental alienation taking place, phone calls were accepted by Congressman Space's personnel in Washington D.C. and Ohio stating they would pass this information along for his response. Senator Tim Schaffers office is expected to make an appointment to meet with Disclosure Watch the first of November when he returns, on this issue, and did make an effort to hear the issues to relay them to the Senator.

Also named for State Charter Leaders that have accepted are these states:
In Macon Georgia, the 7000 MEN will be the Chair Leader. In addition, for the State of Georgia as a Co-Chair for Disclosure Watch, Dr. Shirley Moore has named Tiffany Howard who is the founder of One Out Of Many in Georgia.

Maryland's Chair Leader is Professor Gyamfi.
North Carolina and South Carolina's Chair Leader will be Dr. Carley. www.drcarley.com
New York's Chair Leader will be Mr. Greg Fischer.
Idaho's Chair Leader will be Mr. Wade justice4court@aol.com .
Arizona's Chair Leader is Belinda Puntanen.
Texas' Chair Leader is Mona.
Florida's Chair Leader is Josie Perez .
Virginia's Chair Leader is Barbara







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National Disclosure Watch Charter Leaders Named by Dr. Shirley Moore
By: Staff Writers for CASOO/OPACS NEWS

Dr. Shirley Moore National President for Disclosure Watch based in California has named those who will serve as Charter Leaders in the United States these Chairpersons will assist in helping with the process of reforming the National Judicial System and eliminating the Misappropriation of tax payer dollars which have been used to create violations of due process in the courts for the average American families where alienation has taken place across the board.


Dr. Shirley Moore's goal is to have Charter Leaders in every sector of the United States to achieve reform of our judicial system, in our social services and judicial power by having watchdogs that do not sleep. Those that were chosen as Chairpersons will now have avenues to follow whereby the issues can be properly rectified.

Dr. Shirley Moore announced that Richard I. Fine Esq. will be the National Spokesperson and available to Disclosure Watch disposal across the country. Mr. Fine known as a tax payer advocate attorney who represents those who are not receiving due process especially where funds are misused to violate due process through the misappropriation of taxpayer monies by government officials. He has received the Attorney of the Decade Award from the California Black Women's Council and the Judea Christian Alliance and is known for his work of challenging government action on behalf of the people.
In addition serving on Disclosure Watch is Attorney Pat Berry of Los Angeles.
Attorney Pat Berry is a Family and Civil Rights Attorney. She is also known for the unanimous sexual harassment decision that she won in the United States Supreme Court , which today is enforced in the work place. Additionally, Ms. Berry is the National Vice President for Disclosure Watch.

The combination of these two lawyers and Dr. Shirley Moore, a mediator, advocate, and renouned minister, will be the voice for the people and of the people who have not previously had the opportunity to be heard.


Ms. L. Wilson of Coshocton, Ohio has accepted to be the Charter Leader of the Ohio Disclosure Watch. Her duties will be to advocate, report to officials on all levels, get help for Ohio parents harmed by judicial practices that violate due process from a court order in all courts. In addition she will work on all levels to educate and gather statistical numbers for next year's Judicial Summit as to how things have increased or decreased for Ohioans with respect to the subjects of due process violations and parental alienations.
Ms. Wilson recently has become a member of the NAACP Pomona Branch and is a well established activist for Ohio issues pertaining to children being protected along with being the founder of her own organization.

Brandi Williams has accepted to be the Charter Leader of the State of Washington Disclosure Watch. Her goals will be the same as Ms. Wilson's.
Ms. Williams has been in a struggle with the State of Ohio with respect to her parental rights being violated by the Juvenile Court of Licking County and Judge Hoover. She has decided that this would be a good opportunity to create avenues to protect other's rights.
"They took my child illegally and Washington State is behind me with my efforts of proving he was kidnapped to the point that a law suit is close to being filed due to misappropriation of monies being granted when I still have my rights in tact," she said, " And basically the state of Ohio is leaving itself open for a lawsuit due to the misappropriation taking place with federal monies.
I've contacted everyone and even gotten my transcripts that show where injustice has taken place, not only to me, but to my sons and other siblings who are torn apart over this," said Ms. Williams, " Basically Judge Hoover in the State of Ohio left me with no alternative but to make change for other parents in a similar situation by disclosing this to the public about my case."
When L. Wilson was asked about how she could help in these areas now that acceptance of her position with Disclosure Watch is in place she stated, " I've been speaking with Brandi and our State House on this issue as well as Dr. Shirley Moore who gave us with this wonderful opportunity and I think if we create enough awareness to those who care about children we can accomplish the goal of getting resolution from our Senators and Congressmen, once they realize what's at stake for the taxpayers. Ms. Williams son was never taken legally by the state Child Protective Services from her care for abuse or neglect. And there is on record numerous times showing her child is in harm's way of the State of Ohio," said Ms. Wilson, " I am not a lawyer only an advocate/activist. But from what I know about Judge Hoover and another judge an bringing corruption to the light of things in Licking, my opinion is Licking County forcefully and willingly violated these parents' rights under the color of law and this needs to be rectified immediately!"
While no comment could be obtained from either Licking County or the Coshocton Courts on issues of parental alienation taking place, phone calls were accepted by Congressman Space's personnel in Washington D.C. and Ohio stating they would pass this information along for his response. Senator Tim Schaffers office is expected to make an appointment to meet with Disclosure Watch the first of November when he returns, on this issue, and did make an effort to hear the issues to relay them to the Senator.

Also named for State Charter Leaders that have accepted are these states:
In Macon Georgia, the 7000 MEN will be the Chair Leader. In addition, for the State of Georgia as a Co-Chair for Disclosure Watch, Dr. Shirley Moore has named Tiffany Howard who is the founder of One Out Of Many in Georgia.

Maryland's Chair Leader is Professor Gyamfi.
North Carolina and South Carolina's Chair Leader will be Dr. Carley. www.drcarley.com
New York's Chair Leader will be Mr. Greg Fischer.
Idaho's Chair Leader will be Mr. Wade justice4court@aol.com .
Arizona's Chair Leader is Belinda Puntanen.
Texas' Chair Leader is Mona.
Florida's Chair Leader is Josie Perez .
Virginia's Chair Leader is Barbara







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