You know, of all the "outrageous" situations I have brought before a seemingly uncaring public; there is only one that I have been challenged on the facts.
That concerns whether a contracted employee of an RM/Town agreement for a community development officers (whatever that position entails) ; should be ever referred to as having anything to do with econonomic development.
However others have shared that confusion. When the local radio station interviewed the contracted employee; those economic development officer words were used. And every time there is an discussion about planning and goals; those pesky dollars and the word economics always creeps in.
But on second thought that is never in public meetings. Because, we don't even have them in local RM's. Afterall, it is argued there is no public demand for ratepayer gatherings; and of course someone could use that microphone to tear a strip off an arguably deserving council.
That also describes censorship; and deliberately destroying any forum to demand accountability.
And that is quite possibly why a whole council deliberated for long enough to ban all electronic devices from council and committee meetings. Do not be fooled by the "unsober" second thoughts at the following meeting where this policy was challenged.
Thogh recinded; it was made clear that "just because something is legal does not mean that you should be allowed to do it"
FUNNY ME; I ALWAYS THOUGHT (AND STILL DO THINK) THAT THE EXACT OPPOSITE SHOULD BE THE FOUNDATION OF ANY POLICY DECISION)
Remember that the days are numbered for every attempt at ruling a civilization.
Why should we care what replaces the present rulers. It will be quite possibly be an overall an improvement.
And the loudest wailing will come from those forced out.
That concerns whether a contracted employee of an RM/Town agreement for a community development officers (whatever that position entails) ; should be ever referred to as having anything to do with econonomic development.
However others have shared that confusion. When the local radio station interviewed the contracted employee; those economic development officer words were used. And every time there is an discussion about planning and goals; those pesky dollars and the word economics always creeps in.
But on second thought that is never in public meetings. Because, we don't even have them in local RM's. Afterall, it is argued there is no public demand for ratepayer gatherings; and of course someone could use that microphone to tear a strip off an arguably deserving council.
That also describes censorship; and deliberately destroying any forum to demand accountability.
And that is quite possibly why a whole council deliberated for long enough to ban all electronic devices from council and committee meetings. Do not be fooled by the "unsober" second thoughts at the following meeting where this policy was challenged.
Thogh recinded; it was made clear that "just because something is legal does not mean that you should be allowed to do it"
FUNNY ME; I ALWAYS THOUGHT (AND STILL DO THINK) THAT THE EXACT OPPOSITE SHOULD BE THE FOUNDATION OF ANY POLICY DECISION)
Remember that the days are numbered for every attempt at ruling a civilization.
Why should we care what replaces the present rulers. It will be quite possibly be an overall an improvement.
And the loudest wailing will come from those forced out.
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