+1 to "representation doesn't exist in a vacuum" (Tatiana dixit). Same to Avri's idea of the reports.
I won't be able to join tomorrow because I am in internet-free zone (mountains) but looking fw to the recording....
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Il giorno 17 ago 2016, alle ore 14:33, Tatiana Tropina <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> ha scritto:
+ 1 James. I don't think it's any kind of censorship when for the voting on critical issues the councillors are bound with the majority opinion.
And no, it's not only about "better knowledge" of the councillors - it's about representation of the NCSG. Again, freedom of opinion is important but representation doesn't exist in vacuum, and when it's a 2-years term and the only form of accountability is not to be re-elected (which, frankly speaking, will be irrelevant for anyone who is at the end of the second term, right?) - there is a great chance for internal differences to undermine the credibility of our work and to mis-represent the position of the community.
Yes, it is about trust, but it's also about accountability and representation. I am all for trust and have always been, but I think at least a real possibility to consider invoking the charter provision on direct voting in exceptional cases shall be an option.
Warm regards
On 17 August 2016 at 12:47, James Gannon <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
Im sorry but I entirely disagree with this, this is an incorrect description of directed voting, it is not censorship in any way.
Its accountability of our councillors to ensure that the NCSG is being represented In the way the reflects the feels of the majority of the members, we are the only constituency that does not direct its votes.
-Jmaes
From: NCSG-Discuss <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> on behalf of Remmy Nweke <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Reply-To: Remmy Nweke <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Date: Wednesday 17 August 2016 at 11:43
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Subject: Re: Proposed Items for the Meet the Candidates call tomorrow: Transparency and coordination in Council
As much as I want us to strengthen the accountability process, it amounts to gagging or censoring the councillors in the case of directed voting.
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