WHY?
This is what it is because someone thought it would be a good idea, and “they” claimed the positional authority to make it so.
Your opinion matters not to this person (or the presiding body politic) as long as it’s perceived to be relevant to the mission.
If you decide to challenge the validity of this, you might find yourself facing opposition.
There are egos to consider.
Common sense might become absent . . . “It’s this way because it’s ALWAYS been this way”
How important to you is this battle?
What’s the potential cost in energy, time, and/or money?
Can you Let Go?
Here’s the bottom line . . . Can you let it go?
If not, proceed until success (unless or until tackled)