Oakham Town Council Unlawfully Co-opt New Member
Despite recent correspondence from the Chairman of Oakham Town Council in which
she attempted to assure me they have learnt from past "mistakes"
The over paid clerks incompetence shone through once again this evening.
This evening council had four candidates who were keen to serve our community.
Despite this the town council only considered one of those applicants.
At the adjournment for the man to sign papers in double quick time.
I raised the issue relating to the Town Council not included the three others in
the voting procedure.
The Chairman Cllr Alf Dewis gave the impression he was not interested and
stated they had followed the correct legal requirements for co-option.
They had not.
He reconvened the meeting to consider a planning application. A Councillor
left the room due to a interest. So I decided to leave the room for a chat.
After a period of time had passed Cllr Lowe came out to notify the Councillor
he could return to the meeting and added the meeting had been adjourned again.
He would not give a reason.
It soon became evident that the Clerk and Chairman had their noses in a legal
book. They concluded "he has a point"
The meeting restarted and the Chairman told all I had a point.
They then told the person they had co-opted they would need to follow the
legal procedure and they were sorry.
They failed to over turn the previous incompetent outcome. Moving straight
to a vote for each of the four applicants.
The same man was elected / co-opted.
Mugabe must watch the film to follow, he might find it educational and beneficial.
All though Oakham Town Council feel they have promptly redressed their legal
errors, surely if you break the law their must be consequence but nether in
Rutland?
This is a repeat of the unlawful co-option in 2013 of Cllr Leanne Martin.
Some one recently told me the definition of stupidity is constantly repeating
the same mistakes.
Oakham Town Council also breached standing orders by not revoking the
first resolution and then revisiting the item within six months.
Despite recent correspondence from the Chairman of Oakham Town Council in which
she attempted to assure me they have learnt from past "mistakes"
The over paid clerks incompetence shone through once again this evening.
This evening council had four candidates who were keen to serve our community.
Despite this the town council only considered one of those applicants.
At the adjournment for the man to sign papers in double quick time.
I raised the issue relating to the Town Council not included the three others in
the voting procedure.
The Chairman Cllr Alf Dewis gave the impression he was not interested and
stated they had followed the correct legal requirements for co-option.
They had not.
He reconvened the meeting to consider a planning application. A Councillor
left the room due to a interest. So I decided to leave the room for a chat.
After a period of time had passed Cllr Lowe came out to notify the Councillor
he could return to the meeting and added the meeting had been adjourned again.
He would not give a reason.
It soon became evident that the Clerk and Chairman had their noses in a legal
book. They concluded "he has a point"
The meeting restarted and the Chairman told all I had a point.
They then told the person they had co-opted they would need to follow the
legal procedure and they were sorry.
They failed to over turn the previous incompetent outcome. Moving straight
to a vote for each of the four applicants.
The same man was elected / co-opted.
Mugabe must watch the film to follow, he might find it educational and beneficial.
All though Oakham Town Council feel they have promptly redressed their legal
errors, surely if you break the law their must be consequence but nether in
Rutland?
This is a repeat of the unlawful co-option in 2013 of Cllr Leanne Martin.
Some one recently told me the definition of stupidity is constantly repeating
the same mistakes.
Oakham Town Council also breached standing orders by not revoking the
first resolution and then revisiting the item within six months.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Oakham Town Council, Suspend Announcement of New Councillor, Video
Oakham Town Council, Suspend Announcement,
Unlawful Co-option of a new Councillor Chairman Cllr Alf Dewis
Oakham Town Council are delaying announcing yesterdays co-option claiming
they are seeking legal advice.
Cllr Alf Dewis was in a meeting with the Clerk this afternoon.
The Clerk said as the councils legal officer, he should have pointed out the
error of procedure earlier than he did.
Since the law has changed and video recording of meetings are permitted Oakham
Town Council are finding it difficult if not impossible to sweep their incompetence
and law breaking under the carpet.
In the past I would have come away and posted truthful comments and the
council would then run to the local police and tell other people I am nuts and
twisting the facts.
The video clearly shows they breached the law and their own standing orders.
It will be interesting to see how they are going to dig themselves out of this mess.
Members of the public have called for the resignation of Cllr Dewis and Stubs.
Stating Cllr Stubs lied at the meeting and Cllr Dewis for the way he conducted
the meeting. Those present and who have watch this video earlier today agree.
Of course we know resignations are highly unlikely because most town councillors
like Dewis and Stubs think they are above the law.
It took a year of protesting to get the resignation from Cllr Haworth even though
district judge had justly trashed his reputation.
Unlawful Co-option of a new Councillor Chairman Cllr Alf Dewis
Oakham Town Council are delaying announcing yesterdays co-option claiming
they are seeking legal advice.
Cllr Alf Dewis was in a meeting with the Clerk this afternoon.
The Clerk said as the councils legal officer, he should have pointed out the
error of procedure earlier than he did.
Since the law has changed and video recording of meetings are permitted Oakham
Town Council are finding it difficult if not impossible to sweep their incompetence
and law breaking under the carpet.
In the past I would have come away and posted truthful comments and the
council would then run to the local police and tell other people I am nuts and
twisting the facts.
The video clearly shows they breached the law and their own standing orders.
It will be interesting to see how they are going to dig themselves out of this mess.
Members of the public have called for the resignation of Cllr Dewis and Stubs.
Stating Cllr Stubs lied at the meeting and Cllr Dewis for the way he conducted
the meeting. Those present and who have watch this video earlier today agree.
Of course we know resignations are highly unlikely because most town councillors
like Dewis and Stubs think they are above the law.
It took a year of protesting to get the resignation from Cllr Haworth even though
district judge had justly trashed his reputation.
