Based on information provided by the organization, the City of Greensboro confirms that Director Zack Matheny and the board of Downtown Greensboro Incorporated have agreed to a leadership transition at the organization.

DGI, is an independent nonprofit governed by its own board of directors, which is responsible for decisions regarding its leadership and operations. Leadership transitions are routine matters handled by nonprofit boards as part of their normal governance responsibilities.

Leadership decisions for the organization are made by its independent board in consultation with the organization's leadership. The City of Greensboro was not involved in this leadership transition.

While the City Manager serves as an ex-officio member of the organization's board, the position is a non-governing role intended to facilitate communication between organizations and does not include participation in personnel decisions.

Nonprofit organizations operate under the authority of their own governing boards. Questions regarding the organization's leadership should be directed to the nonprofit's board.

The City considers this matter to be within the governance of the organization's board and has no further role in it.

The City does not comment on internal personnel matters of independent organizations and has no further comment on this matter.