> Others have had similar problems with this inspector
Then the actual solution to the problem is NOT
to place up-front structural restrictions on the
inspectors, but to better support the State
Apiarist, and lobby to get him the power to hire
and fire at whim.
Think about it - the State Apiarist was not a
complete moron, like any manager, he KNEW he
had a "problem employee", and he KNEW he was
sitting on a time-bomb. No manager likes to
be in that position, but when one works for
a government agency, it is difficult to hire
and fire based upon actual performance.
The alternative solution may be to make all
inspectors independent contractors, to allow
the state apiarist to draft agreements with
strict "performance" criteria, and short-fuse
termination clauses.
There will always be lunatics in beekeeping.
The type of person who has an affinity for
stinging insects is clearly not "normal" to
start with.
But there are ways to solve
the problems, and address the valid concerns
of beekeepers without eliminating all the
SKILLED people from the poll of potential
inspectors right off the bat.
So, in short, the problem was not enough
beekeepers watching the back of the State
Apiarist, which is inexcusable. If my State
Apiarist asked me for anything at all, I'd
jump to it. Why? 'Cause I "owe" him.
I don't have any idea what he's doing next
week, but I "owe him" regardless.