It is an advantage that SPC meetings are held in private whereas council meetings are held in public. With the time constraints on councillors and the presence of media, matters can get out of control in the heated atmosphere of a council chamber. There is a role for councillors in deciding what waste management plan operates in their area and what the refuse charges should be. At least the council represents the public. After refuse charges are set, councillors receive telephone calls from people annoyed over the increases but at least they have someone to contact and air such grievances. The post of manager is not an elected position. It is not right to reduce the responsibility and role of councillors.