I think the fan on the board idea can work, but only in the context of that person being an experienced businessman wh ogenuinely knows what they are doing. Otherwise it seems like a pointless novelty
This is where you have to trust your electorate. People will vote for whoever they think has the best qualities to bring to the job.
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