Municipalities are also often drawn into conflict. Sometimes municipalities are the source of
\nthe conflict and other times they are perceived as an objective body that can or should
\nintervene to resolve problems between neighbours. When people have a concern, for example,
\nthe first place they often turn to is their local municipality. Sources of conflict within the rural
\ncommunity are varied. Sometimes, conflict may be a running feud between two neighbours
\nand the municipality will likely decline involvement. In other instances, however, and from
\nthe perspective of rural planning and environmental management it may be in the
\nmunicipalities interest to become involved. For example the “Dirty Dozen” sources of conflict
\nidentified by Carter and Owen (2000) have a strong municipal or public component to them
\n(for example water and air quality).
\nAs mentioned, conflict can also exist between the municipality and ratepayers. Conflict may
\narise from concern over municipal action or inaction, staff dealings with public, concern over
\ncouncil-related issues, concern over taxes or concerns over any number of a wide range of
\nmunicipal services. In many rural municipalities across the country, the issue of agricultural
\nintensification has put many conflicts squarely on the Council table. In Ontario,
\nmunicipalities have been lobbied to stop the construction of new livestock facilities. In
\nManitoba and Alberta tense public meetings have accompanied proposals for the construction
\nof new barns.
\nWhile conflict can not always be resolved to everyone’s satisfaction, it is desirable to try to
\nresolve or manage it. Individuals and organizations are recognizing that by increasing their
\nunderstanding of the negotiating process and by using specific skills, they can achieve
\nenhanced outcomes for themselves and others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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