Wow, I am delighted that my comment got such positive attention. Appreciate the kind words and the beneficiary gift. Wow!
I have no idea if it's a paid role or voluntary but either way I take my hat off to anyone who wishes to get involved in their local community to do genuinely good things for it.
It's a non-paid position, but it doesn't require much "work", just attending a few conventions each year and putting in our vote. We like to attend monthly "executive meetings", it's a good way to hear first-hand what's going on in our communities, being delegates lends a little bit of clout.
It does mean that my wife and I are actual "elected officials". In the most humble and lowly position in governance. But it's better than nothing! (And it's fun seeing our names on the ballot)
You're very welcome dude. Thanks for explaining about the position and that it's completely voluntary. As I said in the post I didn't know these roles existed but I think they are very important and bridge that gap between authority and community.
Trying to get anyone attend a monthly meeting is difficult when it is voluntary but if you can keep up with them I salute you! That's some commitment to your local community.
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Learning about the actual goings ons and asking questions directly is helpful. So many characterizations of politicians, it's good to see for ourselves. Thanks for the VIP reward, appreciated! !BBH