Our Reason For Being

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Sometimes it's hard to see the sharks. Perhaps this has been an eye-opener but it must be a pain to have to second-guess those who work for you.
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It's our job to scrutinize everything recommended to us. 
It's easier if there is complete confidence in the adviser
It does not relieve a Council member of  responsibility to exercise personal  judgement. 
It's our reason for being. 
It's how we govern ourselves as a community.
It's the essence of self-government.
The meaning of freedom.
The  core of democracy. 
I am not there to cover anybody's arse.