There is an elaborate process for appointments to committees. First vacancies are advertised. Then applications,complete with background and experience are received.
Staff prepare a report of names and full applications are attached.They do not recommend but usually the most impressive application is first on the list.
It's an elaborate farce.
Several residents have commented on a negative experience with the process.
I am reminded of yet another practice of conventional wisdom cast aside by this particular council.
In the past,without unanimous support, a name will not be put forward.
The principle is simple. No volunteer should be disrespected by a negative vote.
In a recent appointment, several exceptional candidates were listed and one who offered no qualification.
Confidence was complete and clear and borne out by an immediate recommendation.
The selection is made behind closed doors to protect privacy. I observed past practice and noted my inability to support this candidate over others.
A bellicose accusation of "bullying" immediately ensued.
The person with the least credentials but with a history of salubrious service to a particular politician was selected.
From time to time, Councillor MacEachern publicly refers to "those who don't attend closed meetings"
Depending on the agenda, it is frequently pointless to do so.
Monday 28 September 2009
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This statement has nothing to do with anything and yet has everything to with everything. "Age has nothing to do with anything unless you are a cheese"
I heard this comment from a 67 year old Hip Hop dancer on the TV today thought I would just share.
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