I must say I was dismayed to learn the Central Coast is reverting to an elected Council this year.
Everyone acknowledges that we are over-governed in this country and here was an excellent opportunity to trial a professionally appointed Board of Directors in lieu of an elected council.
Whilst I appreciate the intent and goodwill of elected councillors they do not necessarily possess the professional skills required to manage a large and complex business organisation such as the Central Coast Council.
There surely cannot be anyone on the Central Coast who hasn’t witnessed the lack of productivity and opportunity in delivering Council services, yet we are happy to stick to the status quo.
It reminds me of the old saying – if we always do what we always did, we will always get what we always got.
Email, Jul 17
Graham McGuinness, Erina