On 23/04/2021 21:08, T i m wrote:

But they can 'turn up' then and be party to what's going on? Even if
they aren't (always) allowed to actively participate the chances are
any discussions are likely to (try to) stay above board if there are
people with a vested / counter interest present.

So a non elected councilor could attend and is likely to make a
(passive) impact on proceedings.

That's a fine example of supposition piled upon supposition in order to
get the answer you want.

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Spike