or a boundary spanner in a network (Burt, 1992). Third, the actors perceived the third party as an impartial actor. Our interviews with the bridge leadership revealed that the effectiveness of the bridge rested substantially on its capacity to serve as an “honest broker.” Our findings revealed that the very integrity of the Council rested on the stakeholders' perception that the bridge was committed to helping both parties it bridged to attain their individual goals. In this respect