re: Industry cries foul as river pilots use their clout

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Honor Code gonna Honor Code.

It is all about gravying up your people and supporters.

Happening in multiple other areas with boards, etc.

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Saw this first hand when he took office. I was contacted by the head of the state licensing board in my career field who told me a guy was retiring and he wanted me to take the seat. I was flattered and said sure. Didn't find out until later it is actually a paying gig. So the Board Commissioner sends my name up with concurrence of the other board members and I file my application with the state. A few weeks goes by and he is told the Governor has appointed some lady (turns out married to a big campaign donor) who doesn't even work or is licensed in our field. I was amazed but not surprised.