Why don't we stop and ask for directions, Charlotte?

There are two central problems that run through every one of Charlotte's scandals. First is her inability or refusal to seek advise from those versed in the law. DA Cam Morvant has made it clear from the beginning of Charlotte's misadministration that he was available to consult with the Council and Administration on any legal issue. He and/or his assistant DA Lisa Orgeron attend the vast majority of Council meetings.

Yet, apparently, Charlotte failed to ask Cam's advise on the use of Parish vehicles by her husband, whether overtime could be paid to salaried employees and whether she could make personal charges to Parish credit cards. What other similar issues and failures to seek competent advise are out there that we do not yet know about?

Second, she either doesn't know or doesn't care when she has to obtain authority from the Council before undertaking some course of action. In all three of her scandals, the problem could have been avoided had she obtained the Council's approval. So, the problem is either ignorance or arrogance.

In either case, what we are left with is an Administration that is a train wreck waiting to happen.