I went to a council meeting that was voting on something that affected me at the time, so I was granted approval to attend to voice my concerns. It’s not that I expected to have any of my concerns considered, I just wanted them on the official record. 🙂 Anyway, the meeting started late. The charwoman announced the meeting and agenda, then said something like “OK. Who’s first?” I said “Excuse me Madam Chair, but aren’t the minutes from the previous meeting supposed to be read and accepted, or not? and also the attendance for this meeting, any absentees, apologies and so on?” She even looked surprised that I called her by her correct title, she’d obviously not heard it before! Then I said “And please excuse me again, but who is recording the official minutes?” As there was no stenographer present.

It wen’t downhill from there. 😐

I knew the rules governing official meetings, having been a Director. And ASIC take them quite seriously!

I didn’t say I wouldn’t have voted for the pink hairdo… I don’t even think he’s a crook. Just incompetent. IMHO That’s about the best one can expect for a Politician! 😉

When the Repubs talk about returning power to local governments I want to stand up and scream that local governments are only marginally capable of dealing with routine local problems, and you expect them to solve anything more that providing minimal local services?! I’m thrilled when the town council can manage to start the meetings on the right day at the right time.