Commission adopts a rules‑of‑conduct resolution for public meetings
The commission voted to adopt a resolution that codifies meeting decorum (time limits, recognition at the podium, and procedures for removal for violations); staff said it mirrors common municipal practice and was written to avoid overbroad First Amendment risks cited in recent case law.
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The commission adopted resolution 2026‑05, a rules‑of‑conduct policy that formalizes ground rules for speaking at public meetings, including a three‑minute time limit, requirement that speakers be recognized by the mayor before addressing the commission, and a mechanism for law‑enforcement removal if a disruption occurs.
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