In 2022, Laurie Smith was found guilty on six corruption and misconduct counts.
She argued that because she retired before the conviction, the proceedings that disqualified her from public service were no longer necessary.
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But appellate judges disagreed in a ruling last week.
Smith has not commented on the ruling.
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