tunis 90 mayors across libya political divide meet first time effort shore role tackle conflict-linked crises promote unify movement local councils one part vast north african state still function country rival camp split government major institutions vie power share shrink oil revenues citizen grumble complain service go municipality place go say abdulrahman el-abbar mayor eastern city benghazi three-day meet begin wednesday hammamet neighbor tunisia security risk political schisms make meet inside libya difficult need reinforce municipality power provide right service people despite libya oil wealth public service weak muammar gaddafi long rule libya splinter lawlessness set follow 2011 uprise oust gaddafi service steadily collapse u.n.-backed government largely replace self-declared rival capital tripoli third almost powerless government hold eastern libya align military commander khalifa haftar oversee worsen live condition leave residents seek local improvise solutions abdulrahman al-hamedi mayor tripoli abu salim district say resources support residents crush rapid inflation cash shortages disrupt service use one region rich countries monthly wag often worth less 100 sharp depreciation libyan dinar black market hamedi say abu salim shake militia battle revolution early year also home large number displace people conflict-ridden areas currently security situation relatively stable say hamedi economic situation really terrible give lack basic service citizen would normally provide electricity water gas obtain cash even food products unite nations relaunched peace process september mayors little hope quick progress hammamet meet facilitate centre humanitarian dialogue geneva-based private diplomacy organization bring elect mayors west align u.n.-backed government together eastern mayors like abbar owe position haftar discuss ways act force reconciliation well press devolve power libyan municipalities contact extreme east extreme west south problems say yousef ibderi mayor gharyan 80 km 50 miles south tripoli use walk frame hit sniper bullet early last year last three half years strong government presence governments municipalities active despite complete lack budget mean guardians stability peace say consider decentralization important solution one need work libyan mayors meet leverage tackle country 's meltdown