Public Participation Guidelines

Guidelines for Public Questions/Comments

The Board may permit any town resident or employee to address the Board concerning any subject that lies within its jurisdiction during a portion of the Board's regular meetings so designated for such purpose.

First Fifteen Minutes:

Comment limited to non-agenda items. Speakers on non-agenda items are limited to 2 minutes each, except by prior arrangement with chair. Public comment on non-agenda topics may be deferred to later in the meeting when special staff or guest presentations are scheduled.

Remainder of the Meeting:

• Public may speak as agenda topics come up for discussion/information;
• Speakers on agenda items are limited to 3 minutes each, except by prior arrangement with chair
• All speakers must identify themselves by name and address, using a microphone;
• Responses to questions may be deferred if answers not immediately available;
• Board will not engage in dialogue on non-agenda items.
• Public comment normally not invited for topics listed for action after having been discussed at a prior meeting.