The greater number of likely sounding words and phrases that are coined, the higher the status becomes. Among local government officials generally the planner reigns supreme as 'not dealing with it myself '. The planner never, under any circumstances, deals with anything directly. Colleagues, assistants, the boss, their opposite number, the Committee, the Council, the Board, the Minister, the Government or even the E.U. Commission might be dealing with the matter m hand, but the planner never 'happens to be dealing with this directly'. Yes - the planner is a very special person indeed.
Planners come in four sizes - very clever, brilliant, magnificent, and ecstatic.
A planner is difficult to recognise since it is well known that genius comes in many guises. However, if you happen to see any distinguished, benevolent, intelligent, humble, well dressed and thoroughly likeable staff wandering through the local corridors of power, the chances are - you've encountered a planner. Whilst all planners could become millionaires within a very short space of time if they cared to, most of them dedicate their lives to humanity by choosing to serve society though local government. Without this magnificent sacrifice all local authorities would of course collapse instantly the public would run riot and anarchy would reign within a few months. Sadly, and incomprehensibly this dedication goes unnoticed by all but other planners.