The size of family councils ranges from a handful…

The size of family councils ranges from a handful of members to a dozen. They can be selected by the family or by their constituency (branch, generation, or role in the family) through either consensus or election.

— from True North (Ethics, Integrity, Truth, Values)

Also belongs to

• Family & Parenting (Family/Parenting)
• Friends, Community & Society (Relationships/Community/Society)
• Decisions & Choices (Decision/Choice/Focus/Forethought/Consequences)

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