While virtually every governing body in history has dealt with some amount of disagreement or friction between its members, the intensification of political partisanship in recent years has increased the prevalence of incivility and discord in council chambers across the country. As a result, it is now more challenging than ever for managers to remain impartial when working with their councilmembers.

In this webinar, you'll hear from our panel of managers who will discuss their experiences handling divided councils, and will offer strategies that will help you better manage conflict and partisanship among your own elected officials. Topics will include:

• How political polarization has changed modern council dynamics
• Tips for maintaining neutrality during conflict between officials
• Policies that can help establish standards of behavior

ICMA Practice Areas: [1] Personal and Professional Integrity; [6] Strategic Leadership