A: No - parish council meetings are for the elected councillors to discuss matters and make decisions. The Parish Clerks role during meetings is to take the minutes recording any decisions made, They may speak to clarify a legal point relating to parish councils if requested to do so by the chairman. If clarification is sought by another parish councillor a good Chairman should intervene and seek clarification of the matter on behalf of all the councillors. It should be remembered at all times that the parish clerk is not elected and meetings are an inappropriate place for them to voice their opinion.