In this case, to make the chiefs chairpersons of the new land allocation committees seems misconceived.
The lead officers, chairpersons and local authority staff, were, it would seem, sometimes unaware of the views of their voluntary sector members.
Guideline chairpersons mediate in the guise of impartial spectator, as moderator of plenary sessions, as umpire settling disputes, and as setter of rules of the game of guidelines development.
Guideline chairpersons could attempt to eradicate unreasonable biases owing to excessive sympathy or empathy, undue influence from special interests, conflicts of interest, lobbying influences, and suppression of minority dissent.
Now, all the chairpersons have the same opportunity to present their arguments.
Why was the schedule not discussed in detail with the chairpersons, and even perhaps with the directors, before it was finalised?
We believe that chairpersons should have a duty to take note of evidence as the tribunal hearing proceeds.
I hope that the chairpersons will now be able to start their work.
