tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post8923307439355538247..comments2023-05-08T10:46:34.371+01:00Comments on Y Cneifiwr: 21,800 shades of greyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-36642449404064592802016-05-04T12:28:12.810+01:002016-05-04T12:28:12.810+01:00This is beyond ridiculous. People could well have ...This is beyond ridiculous. People could well have voted on the erroneous ballot papers as soon as they received them, and then gone on holiday.<br /><br />Upon their return they will find, too late, a greyish tan replacement for their original ballot.<br /><br />The fourth seat in the regional list could be deliciously close, and maladministration is a good reason to have any dodgy result declared void. As you say, Cneifiwr, we could have a rerun of the whole regional election. By law, the buck stops (all the bucks stop, in fact) with the Returning Officer - he cannot lay the blame at anyone else's door.<br /><br />Beyond parody.Emlyn Uwch Cychhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03384157218244458970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-52694774653268511342016-04-27T12:23:42.212+01:002016-04-27T12:23:42.212+01:00No doubt he will blame one of the 'rabble'...No doubt he will blame one of the 'rabble' for not spotting the mistake. It's never his fault.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-83758796633456085012016-04-26T15:47:16.421+01:002016-04-26T15:47:16.421+01:00Anon @11.03 Incompetent, well it looks like it, bu...Anon @11.03 Incompetent, well it looks like it, but reluctant though I am to rush to Mr James's defence, I don't think it was deliberate.Cneifiwrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08767078276794410524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-49940844230905355872016-04-26T14:48:22.796+01:002016-04-26T14:48:22.796+01:00It gets more bizarre - I've just been official...It gets more bizarre - I've just been officially told by the Pembs election office to ignore all reference to colours and just make sure to use the ballot paper with the correct wording. Following that, I now hear that the council is referring to the new ballot paper as "lilac". It gets more like a dead parrot Monty Python sketch every hour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-37170517569023489572016-04-26T11:03:53.773+01:002016-04-26T11:03:53.773+01:00mark james needs to go. Simple. The man is beyon...mark james needs to go. Simple. The man is beyond incompetent, indeed it could be argued he deliberately does these things to feather his own nest. in which case, if proven, then its clear and simple fraud. Funny that, as it links very nicely to his other activities regarding unlawful pension payments, unlawful legal claims and other unlawful activities.<br /><br />The dark lord claims he is in possession of a law degree too, though that too appears to be contrary to the truth. Another questionable act. It is illegal to gain employment on the premise of false information. Gaining a pecuniary advantage through misrepresentation. Perhaps someone can determine on what qualifications james secured his job and whether he actually holds the qualifications he claims. If not, then goodby and good riddance, but not before being prosecuted for telling lies. <br /><br />The continued persecution of the other blogger just demonstrates him to be a bully. He is relentless in his attacks on her, despite 'winning' his claim with costs covered (win or lose). Perhaps she should take a claim against him for harassment.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-13635326018468758272016-04-26T08:36:02.919+01:002016-04-26T08:36:02.919+01:00The Electoral Commission monitored the performance...The Electoral Commission monitored the performance of Returning Officers in the 2015 elections and concluded that at least 30 of them had not met elements of the standard required of them. One of the areas assessed was:<br />“Print errors with election material<br />– This includes a range of different print issues with election material which may have led to voter confusion and/or had a potentially negative impact on those standing for election.”<br /><br />Mr James’s attempt to lay the blame on the printers simply won’t wash. The Electoral Commission states that it is the responsibility of the Returning Officer "to ensure that robust processes are in place for ensuring that there are no errors on voter materials.”<br /><br />“In particular, you should ensure that you have a member of your staff in attendance when the postal ballot packs are being printed to check that there are no errors and they are being printed to the required specification.”<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com