The Warren County Board of Ethics convened on May 23, 2025, to address key organizational matters and conduct essential business. The meeting began with a roll call, confirming the presence of all board members.

A significant focus of the meeting was the nomination and election of new leadership. Dr. Hicks was nominated and unanimously approved as the new chair of the board, while Ken Diaz was nominated and also unanimously approved as vice chair. Both appointments will take effect at the conclusion of the meeting.

Following the leadership elections, the board moved into executive session. This session was called under public officers law to discuss sensitive matters related to the demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal, or removal of specific individuals, as well as to review the 2025 financial disclosure statements.

The meeting concluded with the board entering executive session, closing the doors to the public as they proceeded with their discussions. The outcomes of these discussions will likely have implications for the governance and ethical oversight within Warren County.