Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptainYooh
OK, this tells me you don't really know what it is. Not making fun at your expense, just observing.
|
Fair enough, but I think you don't really happens in other boards if you think that there isn't some extremely cushy positions out there. It wasn't all that long ago I heard from my friend's dad who would walk down to adjacent building at 4:00 and have a meeting go over whatever and be back in his office desk at 5:00 (90% of the time) and in that time have made $500 in remuneration, and he got a fancy position title that padded his resume. When it comes to chairs, it's often how much you want to put in to it. A lot of time these guys in these positions got there because they are already extremely ambitious and continue to work hard hours and want to give back, but I've heard of some who simply "show up" and have someone else write the reports, sign off and head home.
In any case, this guy applied for the position and the council appointed him. Unless he was the only person to apply, someone missed out on a position they wanted for whatever reason. For optics sake, Nenshi should not be go out to this guy and asking him to organize an elite fundraiser under the circumstances. (And really, based on Nenshi's own views, he should never be holding a $5000 a plate exclusive lunch but I think nearly everyone of us agree that's not defendable anyways.)