Cllr Alf Dewis Questions Cllr Walters Are you trying to impress by asking a public question why not ask it in private?
Cllr Alf Dewis once again exhibiting Oakham Town Council problem.
There is a serious lack of openness and transparency.
Cllr Walters raised a question relating about possible canvassing of a member by a co-option candidate.
He followed correct procedure and was reprimanded by Cllr Alf Dewis.
Cllr Alf Dewis the deputy Mayor turned red and objected by asking him why he had chosen to raise the issue as public question rather than in private? adding are you trying to impress? a very odd reaction.
possibly a reaction of a person who has done something wrong?
Well done Cllr Alan Walters attempting to be open and transparent, although your question has not
revealed all the details and raises the question has Oakham Town Council once again done something
wrong?
Also
Oakham Town Council once again ignored there own standing orders
9 Questions a A councillor may seek an answer to a maximum of 3 questions per meeting concerning any business of the Council provided 3 clear days notice of the question(s) in writing has been given to the Clerk b Every question shall be put and answered without discussion. c It will be for the Chairman to decide whether the question is appropriate or whether the question will be answered in open session, in writing or by a personal meeting. d. A person to whom a question has been put may decline to answer the question
Cllr Alf Dewis once again exhibiting Oakham Town Council problem.
There is a serious lack of openness and transparency.
Cllr Walters raised a question relating about possible canvassing of a member by a co-option candidate.
He followed correct procedure and was reprimanded by Cllr Alf Dewis.
Cllr Alf Dewis the deputy Mayor turned red and objected by asking him why he had chosen to raise the issue as public question rather than in private? adding are you trying to impress? a very odd reaction.
possibly a reaction of a person who has done something wrong?
Well done Cllr Alan Walters attempting to be open and transparent, although your question has not
revealed all the details and raises the question has Oakham Town Council once again done something
wrong?
Also
Oakham Town Council once again ignored there own standing orders
9 Questions a A councillor may seek an answer to a maximum of 3 questions per meeting concerning any business of the Council provided 3 clear days notice of the question(s) in writing has been given to the Clerk b Every question shall be put and answered without discussion. c It will be for the Chairman to decide whether the question is appropriate or whether the question will be answered in open session, in writing or by a personal meeting. d. A person to whom a question has been put may decline to answer the question
