Instead of focussing on the cuts the Conservative run HDC is out to make one of their former number an Honorary Alderman. Great. That is all we need. Another title to add to the never ending list. Instead of doing this why not use the Honours system and get the person an MBE or an OBE?
Sometimes I have to wonder at the priorities HDC has.
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Showing posts with label Alderman. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Now they want honours!
In a report from a secret HDC working group called "Democratic Structure Working Group" the idea has been put forward that future former Councillors who serve a minimum of 15 years can be given the honorary title of Alderman or Alderwoman.
Why? I don't know. I don't see any valid reason to give these titles out to former Councillors who have served 15 years. This is the aggrandisement of former Councillors. What is wrong with just ex-Councillor? There is an honours system out there. Why not use that system?
The Council is in meltdown over cuts. The Conservative run HDC answer is to give ex-Councillors with over 15 years service the Honorary Title of Alderman. Nice to know the Councillors minds are totally focussed on the cuts.
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