They say that you can't judge a book by its cover. That is a fair enough statement when you discuss the appointment of the manager for another three years. The appointment was made quietly at the Dec. meeting. The taxpayers deserve council discussion, not only on the cover of the book, the manager's credentials etc., but its content. What are his plans for the next three years on taxes, roads and other pertinent topics? For the elected officials to make the appointment behind closed doors without discussion of the CEO of the township shows disrespect to all that call Lower their home.