Filing Analysis
The Board of Trustees appointed Scott E. Wennerholm as Chairperson of the Board for a four-year term, effective August 27, 2025. He replaces Susan J. Sutherland, who had been serving in an acting capacity following the death of the previous Chairperson.
🚩 Red Flags
- Succession triggered by the death of the previous Chairperson (noted in context of Susan J. Sutherland's interim role).
📋 Key Facts
- Scott E. Wennerholm appointed as Chairperson of the Board effective August 27, 2025.
- The appointment is for a term of 4 years.
- Susan J. Sutherland served as acting Chairperson from August 9, 2025, following the passing of the former Chairperson.
The registrant reported the unexpected passing of Mark R. Fetting, who served as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, on August 9, 2025. Consequently, the Board has reduced its size from ten to nine members and appointed an acting Chairperson.
🚩 Red Flags
- Unexpected death of a key leadership figure (Chairperson).
📋 Key Facts
- Mark R. Fetting passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2025.
- Ms. Susan J. Sutherland is serving as acting Chairperson of the Board.
- The Board size was reduced from ten members to nine effective August 12, 2025.
The Board of Trustees of Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust has formally adopted Amendment No. 1 to the Fund's Bylaws to eliminate 'Control Share Provisions'. This action formalizes a previous board decision from January 2023 regarding share acquisitions.
📋 Key Facts
- On October 10, 2024, the Board adopted Amendment No. 1 to the By-Laws.
- The amendment formally eliminates 'Control Share Provisions' that were previously exempted by a January 26, 2023 board vote.
- The change affects how acquisitions of Fund shares are treated regarding 'Control Share Acquisitions'.
- Amendment No. 1 includes related conforming changes to the Fund's Amended and Restated Bylaws.