[RCAC] Role of the RCAC

Raleigh CAC: I think the health of our democracy actually depends on citizens actively asserting influence, while recognizing there are other voices and priorities in the city. I've watched some meetings on TV, and have been meaning to say for some time I do not see it as the role of the RCAC to expend a lot of time, energy and other resources coming up with ways to limit its own influence. I will respectfully disagree with Will on this since we agree on so many other things. If and when the City Council perceives the RCAC is overstepping its authority, or needs to defer to other constituencies, then they are the ones who can appropriately limit that authority in certain cases. And the citizens can also vote them out if the RCAC is disallowed any authority and is treated as a type of self-help therapy group. Thanks to all of you who tirelessly keep focusing on the issues and push past constant distractions about process. Steven N. Waters Raleigh, North Carolina, USA Phone: 919-792-8612 - Fax: 919-882-0997 swaters(a)livingstreets.com http://www.livingstreets.com