Committee discusses public conduct rules, sign restrictions and closed-session language

The committee examined draft conduct provisions covering campaigning for public office, disruptive or non-germane remarks, and signs displayed by audience members. Chair Larry Roller emphasized the need for consistent enforcement by the Chair; County Attorney Kyle Elderidge advised a content-neutral prohibition on signs would be more legally defensible than regulating messages selectively but warned of First Amendment concerns and recommended legal review. The Committee directed Elderidge to confirm the legality of a no-signs rule and, if appropriate, incorporate it into the conduct provisions.