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Commitment and enthusiasm to devote time to prepare and to take part in the council’s work
Common sense to be able to contribute to the discussion, to influence decisions, and to assess the impact of decisions on all sections of the local community
confidence to speak up and express your point of view
courage to ask questions that no one else has asked as to why things are done in a certain way
Willingness to work in the spirit of the seven principles of public life: