Common use of Public Input Clause in Contracts

Public Input. The agendas for all Council meetings except those of executive and work sessions shall provide for public input as an action item; however, public input on a particular item under discussion or consideration by the Council may be allowed at the discretion of the presiding officer. In order to maintain the order and conduct of the meeting, public input participation shall be subject to the following: 1. The President must “recognize” the individual and shall stipulate a 5-minute time limit. 2. The individual recognized by the presiding officer shall; a. Give his/her name, and state whether he/she is a teacher, parent, student, or other; b. The Secretary shall note the person’s identification in the minutes of the meeting; c. Be limited to speaking only to a particular agenda item at the time that the item is being discussed and considered; but may address a non-agenda subject during the period specifically designated for public input in the agenda.