On July 3rd, long serving Mayor and Councillor, Rowena Abbey from Yass Valley Council told prospective Councillors in Bega Valley Shire about the disruptive and damaging effect of Political parties in councils. David takes a look at the other qualities required to be a good Councillor, such as Business experience, knowledge of planning and tourism, but nothing is more important than leaving your political agendas at the door and coming into a meeting to negotiate the best possible outcome for the Community.