HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0897application time, then a two-step process will be used. (The staff person will need to
request approval of a budget amendment, attend the board meeting, and explain the
usage of the grant funds.)
REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATIONIDECISION REGARDING
REVISIONS TO THE BOARD'S RULES OF PROCEDURE IN CONJUNCTION
WITH G.S. 153A-52.1 — PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: County Manager
Mashburn said a new state law required the commissioners to hold at least one public
comment period per month during regular board meetings. After a brief discussion, the
board members directed the staff to draft an outline on the procedures to be followed
during the meetings. The board members were in consensus on the following ideas for
the public comment period.
• The public comment period will take place during the second meeting of the month.
• Thirty (30) minutes will be allotted for the public comment period.
• Three (3) minutes will be allotted per speaker.
• Topic Exclusions: Matters that concern the candidacy of any person seeking public
office, including the candidacy of the person addressing the board; matters which are
the subject of public hearings; matters which are closed session items, including but
not limited to topics within the attomey-client privilege, anticipated or pending
litigation, personnel, and matters which are made confidential by law. In addition,
citizens will not be allowed to solicit business during board meetings nor to discuss
the sale or lease of fixed assets if they are a party to the transaction.
• A sign-up sheet will be used by the citizens to indicate their interest in speaking.
There was no clear consensus on when the public comment period would occur
during the meetings.
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing session at 6:05 p.m.
Approved: /0 L - A-'' C& -c'
Clerk to the Board