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If ever there was a reason to remove the Six Nations Electoral officer\u2019s \u201canonymous Six Nations Election Appeals Committee\u201d the arrogance shown in denying Alaina VanEvery\u2019s election appeal is certainly grounds. VanEvery went through a very detailed and thoughtful appeal process outlining her concerns over the recent Six Nations Election process and potential conflicts of interest. Whether anyone agreed with her concerns or not the \u201canonymous\u201d appeals committee had an obligation as a public office holder to respond in a respectful manner. They didn\u2019t. One would think as protectors of democracy they would guide their behaviour and actions with the highest integrity and base that on merit without any discrimination or bias They certainly should not be flippant. Begging the question does this committee have Code of Conduct Rules? Rules… <\/p>\n

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If ever there was a reason to remove the Six Nations Electoral officer\u2019s \u201canonymous Six Nations Election Appeals Committee\u201d the arrogance shown in denying Alaina VanEvery\u2019s election appeal is certainly grounds. VanEvery went through a very detailed and thoughtful appeal process outlining her concerns over the recent Six Nations Election process and potential conflicts of interest. Whether anyone agreed with her concerns or not the \u201canonymous\u201d appeals committee had an obligation as a public office holder to respond in a respectful manner. They didn\u2019t. One would think as protectors of democracy they would guide their behaviour and actions with the highest integrity and base that on merit without any discrimination or bias They certainly should not be flippant. Begging the question does this committee have Code of Conduct Rules? Rules... <\/p>\n

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