“As you don't see it as £20 000 a year well spent could you let us know what you would consider the post should pay. What hours this entails. What duties the post entails etc. As I'm sure to make a statement like that you have all the facts. Can a post such as this legally be advertised just 'in house' . But c'mon do tell us your expertise in this area.”

“Can you tell me what the Mayor has done since taking office. I used to complain about never opening the paper without seeing Mr Bye's face smiling back at me, but this guy is a genius. He picks up a rediculous amount of our hard earned tax in wages and doesnt open his mouth, you just got to be impressed. So they want an assistant, i'll do it, or does speaking out against him count against me, Hmmm, maybe. By the way,”