Over macht in de politiek
Councillors have power, given by voters. Power can be addictive. So, there should be some balance to counterpart the power given to you. That is the nature of democracy.
The Greek 500-300 BC realised this danger. One of their rules was to switch offices each year, all of them, from transport logistics to the customs, from executives to civil servants. And all offices were assigned by election, including rather technical civil servants posts. This classical form of democracy wanted their rulers and public servants of the year to be amateurs and stay amateurs. No skills, experience or expertise required.
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