State GOP implements nondisclosure agreements for executive committee members

The state GOP now requires members of its executive committee to sign nondisclosure agreements that bar them from detailing discussions in closed session, along with “personnel matters, internal complaints” and other topics.

The move came amid criticism of state party Chair Brian Schimming over the GOP’s fundraising and performance in spring races. Two committee members cited the agreements Monday in declining to discuss with WisPolitics this weekend’s meeting, which followed calls for Schimming’s removal as chair after conservative Maria Lazar lost the state Supreme Court race earlier this month by 20 points.

Bob Spindell, a member of the executive committee as chair of the 4th CD GOP, said those on the body shouldn’t discuss closed session, period. He said the agreements formalize that.

“They thought some uncomplimentary stuff might’ve been talked about during the closed session was being leaked. They wanted to try to stop that,” Spindell said of the nondisclosure agreements.



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