Hm... the 7th column hasn't recived much lovin' as sketch has said, maybe he should make it up to us, by you know, updating that little thing he promised so long ago! =D But you know, that's just my opion.
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A council might work, but I can't really see elections working very well. You'd get people there who are well known on the community, but some might be complete a-holes and let the position get to their heads. If you need an assistant, then I'm sure the Yellow Pages could turn up a few urchins and general dogsbodies.