Compared to Amherstburg council meetings, other local council meetings are a pleasure to watch and they are so much more efficient.

Not one mayor passed an imaginary gavel to speak or ask a question as per Robert’s Rules of Order.

No longwinded speeches.

No repeat questions or belabouring a point.

No staff member on either side of the mayor whispered in his/her ear.

When the mayors asked if there were any comments or questions, the discussion was limited to members of council.

The videos are clear.

Videos are available on YouTube.

Videos zoom in on the speaker or split the screen.

Some provide county council updates.

Some receive county council minutes.

Some, like county council, vote electronically.

Delegates are asked to push the microphone button which is less condescending than a councillor jumping up and down to do it.

Council members were mindful of their microphone positions.

Committee meetings can also exhibit similar behaviour.

A screenshot of Shirley Curson-Prue, chair of the Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee who frequently speaks with the microphone off to the side making her inaudible at times.