Is SkPulseCrDevBd IN a 'Conflict of Interest'???

[oneoff]

Just because an organization has a Code of Conduct and maybe even accompanying Code of Ethics does not necessarily mean that the organization does not condone widely unaccepatble practices.
Its all about if there is any effective enforcement of principles that might be seen as basic rights and privileges of treatment of every member of society.
Those codes may be but window dressings to hide the rot and decay behind those locked doors and covered windows.

[oneoff]

Don't *****foot around bull shit

Don't sit on the fence when wrongs are being committed.

Stand up to bullies; stick up for everything that seems right

Enjoy every instance and ever fraction of a second when things are moving in the right direction

The bigger they are the harder they fall.
And like was said; FOLLOW THE MONEY

[oneoff]

If you don't get your fair chance Tom; then lets all make sure that those with at least perceived conflicts don't get any chance to benefit either.

Lets then work on the real root issues.

[charliep]

oneoff

Just curious if you have ever served a term on any of
the major farm organization board of directors? Not
an easy job to keep your interests separated from
those of the community you represent. Several
others who post here have performed this role very
well and provided value to the industry.

If anyone doesn't like the direction of a farm
organization, run for a director or support someone
who is willing to perform this role. Getting tired of
seeing director/delegate roles filled by acclamation
based on the current regional team hussling to find
people willing to be involved or in one case, ending
the meeting with open positions that will need to be
filled by existing directors. Not the case in another
topic (is an election) so farmers in those areas have
choices/are able to vote.

[oneoff]

charlie..
Two things to say

1] Seems to me that the agricultural industry gets to speak for me everytime. Example: The decision about abandoning the bonding process; and guess who comes up with insurance paid for by the farmer as the new way that financial solvency of buyers will be provided
And only then is a pretense made that all ears are open, for producer input.
2 What bothers me is that in all liklihood; anyone who has different suggestions or ideas is marginalized; ridiculed and told what a thankless, poorly paying job the leaders have. On top of that there is usually no intention to make room for dissenting opinions; and in fact there are usually strong efforts to see that suitable replacements are the only ones let in.

I challenge you and anyone else to refute the things I say; instead of concentrating on suggesting becoming involved. There isn't one of those 66%ers who would support my election as dog catcher; and those people would vote for absolutely anyone they had in their pocket or would be the worst possible choice.

Tell me I'm wrong; but don't support any leadership that is a disgrace to the person themselves or the society they are meant to represent in general.
Now some day when electors become more involved; and informed and leaders realize they are accountable and start seeking those positions for the right reasons; and the job is worthwhile; and the scope and size of the job becomes relevant.......................................... ....................

Not until then

[oneoff]

"Not the case in another
topic (is an election) so farmers in those areas have
choices/are able to vote. "

First every voter needs to know what is going on in order to cast an informed vote.. Voting without knowledge of the issues,candidate, platforms etc. is a complete sham.


Maybe you are really missing the point. Tell me how you interpret Codes od Conduct and Codes of Ethics.

That is if they exist; and if it is even pertinent to whatever election you are referring to.

You handle Conflicts of interest, and nepotism and cronyism etc. by distancing yourself from those conflicts; or by excusing yourself by immediately getting to an exterior wall and letting the rest of the quorum think for themselves; When those steps don't happen, and it often doesn't; it is not just the ones responsible with knowing their personal conflicts and what could be perceived as such, who have violated rules; it is everyone who was associated with the process that has compromised their leadership position and their organization's reputation.

[parsley]

"If anyone doesn't like the direction of a farm  
organization, run for a director or support
someone  who is willing to perform this role."

You sound like the Wheat Board, charliep. I recall
the CWB working behind the scenes, working
against any change, and using farmers' $$ to
maintain power. As do the Pulsers. I'm sure you
won't recall the CWB working with the Prairie
Pools to stymie questions at farmer meetings,
stymied dissent, schemed to get the right ppl in
the lines asking questions. Dirty tricks by
shitfaced bastards living off farmer money.

Tactics work. Especially when they are paid for
with farmers' $$M's

The underlying point is this: Farmers seem
unhappy with pulse deductions and pulse final
results. Farmers are exceptionally patient folks.
They grow the crops. They pay the bills.

Message: Farmers dont have to shut up. Farmers
dont have to move to the USA, either. Or grow
'other crops'. Farmers dont have comply like
good children. And farmers dont have to put up
with shitfaced bastards.

Read the message twice, even if it is tiresome.
Parsley

[parsley]

Bert should resign.

[charliep]

Don't know how to respond other than I
enjoy working with the commissions in
Alberta and see value for farmers who
choose to invest but by leaving their
levies in. I will observe with interest
the discussion as farmers in SK and MB
discuss their version of wheat and
Barley groups. This is coming very
quickly.

[oneoff]

Charlie....
The important things ares that you are aware of what you are working with and are confident about the processes used; the general accepted accounting procedures followed; the integrity of the persons and the roles and responsibilities of the persons entrusted to fulfill the public trust for which they have been appointed, acclaimed or elected.

Whether you personally enjoy working with them should be amongst a person's last concerns.