Dysfunctional or healthy? You decide! (Part 1) Save article Remove saved article

Much of my work in local government has been with municipalities that have recognized that their style of operating has not been as productive or harmonious as they would want, and that understand that their citizens deserve better representation. While some wait until their behaviour as a body would suggest some evidence of being dysfunctional, others fortunately seek remedial advice before the inevitable explosion occurs (either internally as a conflict amongst members of council, or