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Merrimack County adopts written public-comment policy; chair retains authority to waive time limits for guests
Summary
The Merrimack County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a written public-comment policy that sets a four-minute limit for speakers, requires posting on the county website, and allows the chair to exempt invited guests from the public-comment rules.
The Merrimack County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a written public-comment policy at its meeting, establishing a four-minute limit for speakers and directing staff to post the policy on the county website. The board discussed whether invited dignitaries should be treated as public commenters or as exempt guests; the chair and staff said invited guests would be placed on the agenda and therefore treated differently from routine public commenters.
Why it matters: The policy…
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