Another issue that arises is the decision not to proceed with the direct election of mayors. If the electorate decides to elect someone to office that the general body politic regards as an unsuitable holder, that is up to the people, not the general body politic. That is why I have always favoured the direct election of mayors. One aspect that makes this case different is the chairing of county council and corporation meetings, which requires a certain degree of knowledge of how the system works and certain skills in conducting meetings. This can only be acquired through membership of a local authority. It would be unusual for someone to be elected to the chair of a local authority on their first day. Nevertheless, I do believe it would be right to have such elections and that the tenure of such officers should run in conjunction with the term of the council.