Pastoral councils are a work in progress

Pastoral councils are a work in progress  The all important question is whether they are appointed by clergy or elected from the people.  The former is window dressing and the latter should have the ability to hire a Lay (not clerical) Deacon Administrator to manage the affairs of the parish.  Clergy should confine themselves to celebrate the sacraments and leave administration to professionals at all levels from the parish to Catholic Charities.