ReggieBlade   10 #121 Posted January 15, 2013 In reply to Localman's post.  The argument about commercial or personnel worries can also flip over to decisions or views totally out of sync with the public feeling... Ok?  And,can ANYONE 'sign up' and attend?  Even if they could,they're making it tricky.  http://www.commonpurpose.org.uk/courses/established-career Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
zippy   10 #122 Posted January 16, 2013 I think the 'secretive' tag comes from the fact that governmental depts,city councils,police officials,et al are sent on training courses using OUR money. Yet their meetings are under Chatham House Rules meaning the contents of their meetings are not for public reading.  have you ever been to a meeting under CHRs?  do you actually understand the purpose of the CHRs ?  other posters have explained this ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ReggieBlade   10 #123 Posted January 16, 2013 I can't see I'd be in the scenario where I'd be in a meeting with such parameters...so no is the answer. I have looked at their website (CHR) and in international matters I can see the benefits....But local government ? Self importance springs to mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...