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<br /> "Riggins Rules" 33. Don', try to case your word or Jl'twn. \,l\"('r the 38. Do sit down and havc
<br /> u1l1/1f1Ut'd)lom flu..\:,( : 5 conscience and lOS5 [he outcome ,,A J ,",)[c. This is a long 54,)ul searching ses-
<br /> Always ask them l0 "'m- applicant a bone by grant- very bad heanng manners sion with vourself If vou
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<br /> . ment pnor to the fil131 ing him something less and won't lead to thc mam- find lhat you are ,onsis-
<br /> \'orc. than he asked for, some- tenance of a fnendly co. tently "out in left field."
<br /> thing he doesn't want. and operattvc SpIn! among lhat no one seems inclined
<br /> 32. Don'ttr)' to answer something he can't use. In , members of a Body. It WIll to second your profound
<br /> technical questions e\'en all cases where it is appro- i lead to the creatton of linle
<br /> motions. and that you are
<br /> if you are sure that you priate, give him whac he cliques whose members qUIte often a mInority of
<br /> know the answer. You asked fa,' or deny it. To do vote 10 a block and become one, You might be theoreti-
<br /> probably don't and W!1l otherWIse wilt only encour- more interested 10 clobber- cally nghl. and probably
<br /> wind up lookmg like a age applicants to ask for ing each other than in ! are. but give some thought
<br /> fool. Refer lhese matlers to the "moon and the stars" in making fair and equitable to what is practical, possi-
<br /> the staff. That is one of lhe the hope that they wIll. at deciSIOns. ble, and Just Don't be
<br /> things they are there for. the worst. get the mini- "stiff-necked" in your opin.
<br /> They have intimate day.by- mum requirements. A rep- 36. Do discourage any i ions. Give a little.
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<br /> day workIng experience Ulation for approving or post-mortem remarks by
<br /> with all peninent ordi- den}ing applications as applicant, objectors. or 39. Don't select chairmen
<br /> nances and can nearly filed will result in much members after the final on a seniority basis alone
<br /> always give a timely, up-to- more realistic requests and vote and decision is and don', pass the office
<br /> the.minute, professional make your job much easier. announced, especially along from member to
<br /> dissertation on any subject those afterthoughts member as a reward and
<br /> in their field. And besides, 34. Do vote by roll call, designed to reopen the honor. The nicest guy in
<br /> it makes them more impor. except for routine adminis- case. It will invariably the world, the hardest
<br /> tant and helps create an trative matters. This is result in an unpleasant working. the most interest.
<br /> . image of competency wonderful character train- wrangle, JUSt say, "I'm ed and your most valuable
<br /> which is most helpful in ing for each member of the sorry, but the final decision member can be indescrtb"
<br /> assuring the public that body and emphasizes the has been made, If you WIsh ably horrible In the Chair.
<br /> their case has received "moment of truth" when to submit additional testi- This is just one of those
<br /> more than a cursory glance he must look the applicant mony, it will be necessary faCts of life which is hard
<br /> and an arbitrary decision. in the eye, make his own for you to state your rea- to explain, but, unfonu"
<br /> Lay members of a hearing individual decision, and sons by leuer and the Body nately, alllOo true.
<br /> say "aye" or "nay" in a loud will decide at a subsequent
<br /> body who "explain" ordi- clear voice, all alone, with meeting whether or not As occasion presents itself,
<br /> nances to the audience no one to hide behind. The they wish to reopen the give prospect,,'e chairmen
<br /> usually wind up lhelr less a chance lO preside, head
<br /> alternate voting method is case. The next case on the
<br /> than accurate remarks with difficult for the Secretary to agenda will be -." up a sub-commIttee, report
<br /> the pretty lame comment, record, doesn't mean any- on special projects, and
<br /> "That's the way [ under- thing on a tape recording, 37. Do not hesitate to otherwise prepare them-
<br /> stand it and if I am wrong, selv'es and demonstrale
<br /> is many times quite con- continue a case or take it
<br /> I would appreCIate lt if the fusmg. and gives cO\I,,'ards under advisement if more theIr abilitIes and leader.
<br /> staff would correct me." an opportunIty to change mformation or greater deli- ship under pressure, .
<br /> The staff usually does cor- their minds and \'ote tWIce berallon is truly necessary,
<br /> reet them, and ordinanly at when they are caught in but do not use these ad-
<br /> some length. Don't tr"r to i
<br /> . the minonry. ministrntive actions merdy
<br /> show how sm.1rI you are, i to avoid or delay making a
<br /> . because you"re not. 35. Don't show any dis- deCIsion before a hostile
<br /> pleasure or elation. by applicant or audience.
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