The mote and the beam

Apparently the NSW Minister for Local Government has learned a few lessons from the farce that passes for debate in the NSW parliament.  Barbara Perry is releasing new guidelines to assist NSW councils in running more productive and effective meetings.  The updated guidelines cover procedures leading up to meetings, the meeting itself and what happens after a meeting.  “Efficient meetings help councils make better decisions for their residents and ratepayers,” Ms Perry said.  "The guidelines set out appropriate standards of behaviour and processes to help ensure that councillors, council staff and the community can participate in meetings. “It’s important that all voices are heard, that there are clear rules governing council meetings and that gatherings are orderly and productive.”