The motion to suspend Ziegler’s powers included his authority to hire and fire employees, solicit funds, set any meetings on his future with the party, access any lines of credit, or speak on behalf of the party.
“We couldn’t afford a payout to begin with,” interjected GOP board member Jovante Teague of Dixie County. He also would not comment on reports that Ziegler was holding out for a $2 million buyout, though he said he would oppose it.
The censure stated that the party “has lost confidence in Christian Ziegler’s ability toĮffectively lead” and requested his immediate resignation as chair.Īlso approved was an immediate reduction of Ziegler’s $120,000 annual salary to $1.īrill said a proposed special investigative committee was “not necessary” but would not elaborate further.
