The idea that we must have a representative in CONCORD to prevent being walked over by the older [sic other] powers is a flawed one. And if the Assembly and by extension its Officers are ineffective we should not be complacent.
We should not rely solely on our representative to protect us - we must also be actively working to strengthen our own position and assert our own power. Instead, we should focus on building alliances and coalitions with other like-minded factions to strengthen our position and ensure that our interests are represented in any decision-making processes. What we should not do is let spill our own bowls in a system that will do nothing at best, and feast from us at worst.
By holding them accountable and calling out their shortcomings we can work to improve the system internally and externally and create a more just and equitable world for all.