Controversies surrounding Herman have included her role in arranging some of the White House political coffees with donors, the awarding of contracts while she was in the Carter Administration's Labor Department right before she left her job, and her involvement in a controversial investment in the District of Columbia.
Their enthusiasm for his candidacy is a product of his chairmanship of the non-profit Ruah Hadasha (new spirit) organization that helps students find post-university job opportunities in Jerusalem and encourages student involvement in the city.
"We feel Iestyn has done an outstanding job at the Crusaders so far, especially his involvement in the development of young Welsh players, " said Crusaders chairman Ian Roberts.
Back in June, McNaughton said that there was a "good chance" that the management duo would not stay on in the job after the conclusion of the county's championship involvement this summer.
As well as the five individual referrals to the IPCC, there was a sixth relating to the alleged involvement of Mr Yates in inappropriately securing a job at the Met for the daughter of a friend.