And even if Rob was advised properly, he probably ignored the advice.
Is there not a city clerk that should have been, you know, watching the rules and, perhaps, saying "Mr. Ford, you need to abstain from this vote"? Is that not the person we should be really looking at with regards to continued employment?
Set aside (if that is possible) personal opinions of Rob Ford
That's right, throw the civil servent under the bus while the overpaid politician, who is supposed to know better, get's a hug.
That's pathetic.
Too lenient on the mayor. Of all people in civic government, should we not expect our top leader to be mindful of regulations and realize that, in certain instances, refraining from voting is fair and proper? The man makes his own bed, does he not?
And even if Rob was advised properly, he probably ignored the advice.
Actually, I'd feel the same about any politician or executive accepting responsibility rather than blaming a subordinate. It's the old "the buck stops here" thinking![]()
Actually, I'd feel the same about any politician or executive accepting responsibility rather than blaming a subordinate. It's the old "the buck stops here" thinking![]()
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In August 2010, city council found that Ford, who was then a city councillor running for mayor, had violated the Code of Conduct for Members of Council while soliciting funds for his private football charity.
I guess it is not possible
it's not possible for the mayor to be responsible for his own actions?
Shouldn't the mayor set an example of good governance? Why do you feel you have to defend him at every turn, do you think he's not capable of taking responsibility for himself? Do you think this is a good quality in a leader?
I make it a point to stay away from the never ending Rob Ford debates/discussions
I just found this a bit interesting and it struck me that someone was sitting back, rule book in hand, waiting for him to make a technical error, ready to pounce.
Then why post in this thread?
me said:I just found this a bit interesting and it struck me that someone was sitting back, rule book in hand, waiting for him to make a technical error, ready to pounce.
you mean, like a cop, at a speed trap?
It is possible for more than one person to make a mistake, and both of them be entirely responsible for their own actions. Ford is equally culpable whether there is some sort of employee who should have reminded him or not.
That's right, throw the civil servent under the bus while the overpaid politician, who is supposed to know better, get's a hug.
That's pathetic.