jude

I believe you speak for a lot, including SIC Councillors, and that is David Clark's big problem. It doesn't matter a jot now if the investigations don't turn up sufficient evidence. The public is the ultimate judge.

The problem for Mr. Clark is that although there has ''found to be no substance to the claims'' it doesn't really clear his reputation at all with the Shetland public. Mr. Shannon has stayed in Shetland for many years and appears to be a very respected member of the community and within SIC. Doctor Wills has also stayed in Shetland for many years. Most of those years very much in the public eye and the electorate seem to like him. They know what they are getting with him and they must like it.

I don't think it really matters what the outcome of all the investigations are, as after such an early stage in taking the post, David Clark's reputation is in tatters already and I can't see how he can continue to be Chief Executive of the SIC.