tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758309684121714688.post7584751780943638377..comments2023-08-29T15:08:05.775+09:30Comments on Jennie Boisvert - Councillor for Clarence Park Ward: No Deputy Mayor for UnleyJenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16458824810686127102noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758309684121714688.post-70284257181827287862011-09-21T20:34:31.541+09:302011-09-21T20:34:31.541+09:30Thank you Councillor Saies for speaking out.
At l...Thank you Councillor Saies for speaking out. <br />At least we have a few people who are prepared to stand up and be counted.<br />When he goes into court it will provoke some media interest due to his position as Mayor. I agree that a Deputy is a must!<br />I also agree with Anonymous 7/9/2011. Not having a deputy is rather short sighted. Wisdom does not only have to come with age.Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758309684121714688.post-7392844178885924432011-09-21T18:19:10.355+09:302011-09-21T18:19:10.355+09:30I certainly have support for my view from some Cou...I certainly have support for my view from some Councillors. From the letters to the editor in the Messenger 21/9/2011<br />Deputy a must<br />I REFER to Peter Anderson's letter (Eastern Courier Messenger, September 14). While I have made it plain to my colleagues that I unreservedly subscribe to the presumption of innocence, my position is that the mere existence of criminal charges against Unley Mayor Lachlan Clyne is bound to generate actual and potential conflicts of interest for him – particularly when he is acting as spokesperson for the council. Provisions of the Local Government Act, 1999, and the principles of good governance and transparency oblige the Mayor to avoid such conflicts of interest. This does not run counter to the<br />presumption of innocence. Considering that there were merits to appointing a Deputy Mayor in any event, as identified in Richard Thorne's letter (Eastern Courier Messenger, September7), and with no particular downside to the council, it is hard to fathom why there wasn't broad support for the motion to appoint a Deputy Mayor which came before the council on August 22.<br /><br />MICHAEL SAIES<br />Unley Park Ward councillor<br />.Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16458824810686127102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758309684121714688.post-52844919761184595572011-09-07T18:24:58.289+09:302011-09-07T18:24:58.289+09:30Playford Council, with the other young gun Mayor (...Playford Council, with the other young gun Mayor (who WAS a Deputy Mayor prior to being elected Mayor) has retained a Deputy Mayor. Obviously the Mayor of Playford can see the value of the position he held for 4 years and the support that it offers him now as the Mayor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758309684121714688.post-61572093267858357752011-09-07T14:39:40.694+09:302011-09-07T14:39:40.694+09:30Some support for my views;
Deputy a must;
THE Eas...Some support for my views;<br /><br />Deputy a must;<br />THE Eastern Courier Messenger<br />("Unley say no to deputy move",<br />August 31) reported Unley Council<br />voted to not appoint a deputy<br />mayor at its August meeting.<br />Some councillors stated they<br />voted against the motion merely<br />because the Mayor, Lachlan Clyne,<br />told the meeting he did not support<br />the position of a deputy mayor at<br />this time. However, most councils<br />do appoint a deputy mayor, regardless<br />of the wishes of the mayor.<br />The deputy mayor appointment<br />is usual, normal and good governance<br />for councils, providing assistance<br />to the mayor and to council<br />generally.<br />An experienced deputy can chair<br />meetings in mayors' absence, officiate<br />at some functions and are<br />available as an additional council<br />spokesperson when required.<br />The appointment and choice of a<br />councillor as deputy mayor is up to<br />councillors alone .<br />During my demanding four-year<br />term as Unley Mayor I, and the<br />council administration, had the<br />benefit of a deputy mayor who provided<br />assistance, sound advice and<br />flexibility on many occasions.<br />Unley CEO Ray Pincombe is retiring<br />in October 2011 with a new<br />CEO unlikely to commence until<br />December, whilst the Unley Mayor<br />now has the added distraction of<br />contesting Court charges.<br />In these present circumstances I<br />believe it is in the best interests of<br />Unley Council to reconsider this<br />matter to enable an experienced<br />councillor to be appointed as deputy<br />mayor.<br /><br />RICHARD THORNE<br />Former Unley MayorJenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16458824810686127102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758309684121714688.post-4123051207176347832011-09-04T16:27:05.895+09:302011-09-04T16:27:05.895+09:30If you have the time use it to go to grumpyinunley...If you have the time use it to go to grumpyinunley.wordpress.com. Read Cr. Hudson's view of why we don't have deputy mayor. My reflection on this is that Cr Hudson never told me he would support my motion and I never expected him to. The fact of the matter is that the motion I put on notice was on the CEO's desk before the poll in the Messenger was delivered. It had to be or it would have missed the deadline to do this. I reiterate that Unley would be better served if we had a deputy.Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16458824810686127102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758309684121714688.post-10022859072754674582011-08-29T21:52:48.627+09:302011-08-29T21:52:48.627+09:30It is a real pity that the males on Unley Council ...It is a real pity that the males on Unley Council won't even consider a woman as the Deputy Mayor.Katienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758309684121714688.post-78949724003844157532011-08-29T19:18:20.397+09:302011-08-29T19:18:20.397+09:30Imagine voting against yourself. In my opinion it ...Imagine voting against yourself. In my opinion it would have been better to have abstained.Paulinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758309684121714688.post-14788775925941533222011-08-28T10:26:38.743+09:302011-08-28T10:26:38.743+09:30Paul is right. We need an experienced person who i...Paul is right. We need an experienced person who is well adjusted to the modern world. Someone who can connect with the community, young and old(er).Donnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758309684121714688.post-89565335397785771382011-08-26T12:27:28.529+09:302011-08-26T12:27:28.529+09:30I agree! Someone experienced in working with moder...I agree! Someone experienced in working with modern young people. Leave the dinosaurs at home!Paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758309684121714688.post-22985261155199958762011-08-26T06:59:50.931+09:302011-08-26T06:59:50.931+09:30I don't believe that Cr Lapidge would have bee...I don't believe that Cr Lapidge would have been right for the job. It would take a special person to be able to work with Mayor Clyne. It is important that who gets the role in the future must have the ability to work cloely with th Mayor - and not just be a yes man/woman.<br />Jennie, keep plugging away.Dan Hughesnoreply@blogger.com