"There's a council, but it's mostly for internal decisions and stuff," Jackson answers with a little shrug. He can see the flaws in the system -- everyone can see the flaws in the system -- but it's difficult to do anything about it from the ass-end of the galaxy. "All communication with the Program is through paperwork now. The way I understand it, we used to have a representative or something, like a case worker, but not anymore. Quarterly reports are sent in, exchanged for seasonal supplies."