Commission hears staff guidance on public‑testimony rules and amendment process
Staff walked commissioners through hearing procedures: opening by the president, staff presentation, public testimony (normally three minutes), the closing of the record, and how deliberations and amendments occur — beginning with a main motion and followed by amendments and votes.
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At the Oct. 8 workshop staff reviewed the hearing mechanics that Plan Commission members will use for the upcoming Plan Spokane hearing. The presentation covered order of operations: the president opens the hearing and reads rules, staff presents background, public testimony is taken, the oral and written record is closed, and deliberations begin with a motion to adopt staff's recommendation.
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