Mepa's ethics are confused

The picture of architect Robert Musumeci discussing an application that was being discussed in front of Mepa's Development Control Commission (DCC) with architect Claude Borg, one of the DCC members, is the perfect example of what is wrong with Mepa.

The fact that Mepa took this matter lightly and laughed it off makes it even worse.

We have a situation where a board member leaves the room to discuss a case with an applicant, who then gets angry when someone records their encounter and calls in the police who harass tthat person rather than those whose actions may be unethical.

What is even more serious is that the application involved Floriana. Claude Borg should withdraw from the DCC when cases in Valletta and Floriana are discussed as he is the co-ordinator of the Valletta and Floriana Rehabilitation Committee and he is already consulted by Mepa.

No member should be allowed to pass judgment twice, wearing different hats. But then Mepa's ethics are, to say the least, confused.