Replace "dogs" with "herps:"

http://stubbydog.org/2012/04/tips-for-a ... tory-laws/

Those are good tactics to apply when appearing before "the deciders" (typically, elected or appointed bodies), whether city or county council, state board, state legislature, whatever.

Some are kind of irrelevant for, but some are also very good for working with staff ("the hired help") BEFORE appearing before the deciders. Which you ought to have done, if you really hope to win.

Great info, thanks Chris.

Jimi