I heard the board vote from my seat at the far end of the table.
The first motion was to freeze the Briar Point transfer. It passed four to two. The second was to appoint an outside accounting firm and preserve all foundation records. It passed five to one.
The third motion concerned Graham. Margaret asked him to step away from his role as foundation chair while the review continued.
He refused.
"You cannot remove me based on an incomplete allegation," he said.
"The vote is not a finding of wrongdoing," Howard replied. "It is a temporary governance measure."
"I founded this foundation's modern investment program."
"You also approved the payments under review."
"I approved them in good faith."
Margaret called for a vote. Three members supported his temporary removal. Three opposed.
