旬阳市关口镇 | “老倌说事” 赋能乡村治理

Group 1 - The core issue of the dispute arose from disagreements between a father and son regarding care and support, leading to escalating family conflicts that affected community harmony [1][2] - Despite multiple mediation attempts by village officials, the deep-rooted issues remained unresolved, highlighting a significant challenge in grassroots governance in Jiangbei Village [1][2] - A specialized working group was formed, integrating various local resources, including village committees and respected elders, to conduct targeted mediation, ultimately leading to a resolution of the family dispute [1][4] Group 2 - The "Old Man Talks" mechanism has been effective in resolving grassroots conflicts and enhancing rural governance efficiency, combining local wisdom with legal authority [4] - The mechanism involves retired officials and local influential figures forming a "Silver Wisdom Group" to mediate disputes and gather public opinions, creating a closed-loop work model for better governance [4] - In the current year, the village has conducted 24 discussion and negotiation activities through the "Old Man Talks" platform, resolving 18 disputes and significantly reducing the total number of petitions [4]