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[Brief Response] Yes [Full Response] Council sometimes sounds like a bunch of kids in a school yard. Their disrespect for each other, staff, and community is shameful. The Municipal by-law for Hamilton has rules of decorum that are often not enforced. I plan on rising on a "point of order" each time those rules are broken. If the Chair of the meeting isn't enforcing the rules, Councillors have an obligation to bring that to his or her attention. I would propose two changes. Councillors should stand when speaking, the physical change may help remind them of their duty to speak respectfully. Once Council has made a final decision, there should be a rule that no member of council may publicly criticise that position. [Question] 
Many observers argue that Council meetings could be more respectful and professional. Do you agree? If so, what will you do to change this?
Marvin Caplan, Candidate for Ward 2 in Hamilton Municipal Election 2010 - Raise the Hammer Elections
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