BEFORE THE PERSONNEL BOARD OF THE STATE OF ALASKA OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT COUNSEL In re Ethics Complaint of April 27, 2009 FINDINGS OF INDEPENDENT COUNSEL, CONSENT DECREE AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT By agreement, the undersigned Independent Counsel, appointed to investigate whether probable cause exists to prosecute this matter, enters these findings of fact and conclusions of law with respect to the above described complaint (the "Complaint"). Additionally, based upon these findings, former Governor Sarah Palin ("Governor Palin") agrees to the settlement provisions set forth below and agrees to abide by the following remedy in lieu of formal proceedings pursuant to...