Whether you are in government, a religious organization, or running a corner gas station, customer service issues are all the same. 
No team will work unless the group is flexible, professional, and willing to work together. 
Be willing to compromise, be patient, and build relationships. 
Always keep in mind, your job is to take care of the constituents. Focus on what is best for the citizens. 
The lessons from Lee's book, Creating Magic, work in a government organization as well as they do in a large corporation.