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garinda · 22-05-2010, 17:36

Al this talk about the timing of the council's A.G.M., and the fact that some councillors struggle getting to daytime meetings, because of work, or family commitments, set me thinking.

Most of us are quick to criticise our councillors, with the occasional bit of scant praise thrown in for good measure. But how many of us know exactly what's involved in being a councillor?

How much of your time does it take?

What are the frustrations of the job, and also the rewards?

How as it changed you?

Do you feel you're making a difference?

I think it would be brilliant if one, or more of our members who are councillors, use the blog facility on Accy Web, to let us know the ins and out, the pros and cons, of representing us in council chambers.

Because Ken is newly elected, I think his take on things would be most interesting, and insightful.

It doesn't need to be somewhere for political bitching, or leaking of secrets, but let us know what you actually do, and what exactly's involved.

I think if more people had a clearer idea of what's expected, and what's entailed, it could encourage more people to seek public office. Which can only be a good thing.

How about it?

22-05-2010, 17:36	#1
garinda Give, give, give member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Overlookin' ducks & geese Posts: 32,411 Blog Entries: 293 Liked: 27 times Rep Power: 16469	Encouraging new blood at H.B.C. Al this talk about the timing of the council's A.G.M., and the fact that some councillors struggle getting to daytime meetings, because of work, or family commitments, set me thinking. Most of us are quick to criticise our councillors, with the occasional bit of scant praise thrown in for good measure. But how many of us know exactly what's involved in being a councillor? How much of your time does it take? What are the frustrations of the job, and also the rewards? How as it changed you? Do you feel you're making a difference? I think it would be brilliant if one, or more of our members who are councillors, use the blog facility on Accy Web, to let us know the ins and out, the pros and cons, of representing us in council chambers. Because Ken is newly elected, I think his take on things would be most interesting, and insightful. It doesn't need to be somewhere for political bitching, or leaking of secrets, but let us know what you actually do, and what exactly's involved. I think if more people had a clearer idea of what's expected, and what's entailed, it could encourage more people to seek public office. Which can only be a good thing. How about it? __________________ 'If you're going to be a Kant, be the very best Kant there is my son.' Johann Georg Kant, father of Immanuel Kant, philosopher.