RE: [council] On the use of 'fairness'

["Bruce Tonkin" <Bruce.Tonkin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello All,

In the context of bylaws, and rules and procedures used within
constituencies, I interpret fairness around having a set of rules to
guide process, and applying those rules consistently.

Some possible definitions of fairness:
1. conformity with rules or standards; "the judge recognized the
fairness of my claim" [syn: equity] [ant: unfairness] 
2: ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
[syn: fair-mindedness, candor, candour] [ant: unfairness] 
3: the property of having a naturally light complexion [syn: paleness,
blondness] 
4: the quality of being good looking and attractive [syn: comeliness,
loveliness, beauteousness]

I am assuming that the bylaws are not referring to definitions 3 and 4
above.

Regards,
Bruce