§ 2-24. Rules for regularly scheduled council meetings.

The following rules are designed to promote a fair and open process for the city government:

(1)

All rules and procedures will be posted in the council chambers.

(2)

All citizens addressing the council (except at public comment section) must request to be placed on the agenda and must make this request to the clerk's office by 12:00 noon, Wednesday prior to the following Monday meeting date.

(3)

A time restraint of three minutes is placed on each instance with each instance limited to one issue. Piggyback speakers will not be allowed under the three-minute, one-issue rule.

(4)

Every speaker will advise the council on the issue furnished for agenda purposes. Every speaker will be respectfully heard by the council without public display of approval or disapproval from the audience.

(5)

While everyone has the right to disagree, members of the audience that are continually disruptive to and disrespectful of the purpose of the meeting, participants in the meeting, and each other are politely and respectfully urged to refrain from their actions or shall vacate the meeting.

(6)

Councilmembers must yield the floor to the councilmember speaking.

(7)

All second readings will be placed under one motion.

(8)

The chairperson will have the prerogative to recognize any councilmember wishing to bring an issue, not on the agenda, to the attention of the council.

(9)

The mayor, as presiding officer of the council, may impose time limits and any procedures deemed necessary for the effective operation of the council.

Audience Participation Form
Date: ____________ / ____________ / ____________
Welcome to the meeting of the Grantville City Council. The following rules are designed to promote a fair and open process for the administration of the City of Grantville, Government.
1.	Council Room demonstrations are not permitted.
2.	Anyone desiring to address the Council should fill out this form and place it in the "Completed Forms" Box. The Chairperson will recognize you at the appropriate time.
3.	The Mayor as presiding officer of the Council may impose time limits and any procedures deemed necessary for the effective operation of the Council.
Your presence is appreciated!
Name  ____________
Address
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Phone  ____________
Please Check The Appropriate Box
□	I wish to address the Council on the following issue:
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□	I do not wish to address the Council, but I would like to register the following opinion:
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_____ Signature

_____ Printed Name

 

(Prior Code, § 2.04.015; Ord. No. 687, 1-12-1998)