" In this fashion, they get their gravy up front, for as long as they can keep the committees alive, and the people they represent will just have to wait a bit longer."

So many here are convinced that is all about a handful of chiefs getting some "gravy"

If tomorrow the govt decided to build an international airport behind your back fence would you like to be consulted?These chiefs represent their people,past, present and future.I say let them participate.IMO,they may hold the trump card.

Kerry.