Consult: To seek approval for a course of action already decided upon.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
You should seek approval from yourself.
If we are all in agreement on the decision - then I propose we postpone further discussion of this matter until our next meeting to give ourselves time to develop disagreement and perhaps gain some understanding of what the decision is all about.
I'm not being evasive but I am saying I'm not a scientist and I'm not directly involved in the consultation however the science must be sound, it must be agreed and the consultation must be of a high quality or no one will have any confidence in the process.
Let the consequences be what they will, I am determined to proceed.
Now, I cannot approve anything the council has rejected, but I can reject anything the council has approved.
The first rule of management is delegation. Don't try and do everything yourself because you can't.
I have a sort of long-term plan to direct. I'm pragmatic about it. I realize I don't need to rush it or force it.
You can get assent to almost any proposition so long as you are not going to do anything about it.
I don't come in with any preconceived ideas, and although I will have done some preparation, I can go which way the director wants.
Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire and begin at once, whether you ready or not, to put this plan into action.