Council Relations

In order for a city council to discharge its duty to the public, the council has to maintain a good relationship with city staff and good relationships between council members. Conflicts may arise but it is important that they be handled in a way that respects those important relationships and does not impact the confidence the public has in their elected officials. The city charter and council rules are a good resource for best practices concerning relationships among council members and the relationship between council members and staff. An excellent way to mitigate conflict is to clearly define the roles of elected officials and staff.