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Willmar council adopts meeting decorum rules, emphasizing respectful speech and enforcement steps
Summary
The council unanimously adopted formal rules of decorum after a staff presentation; the rules spell out respectful-language expectations, sign-in changes for public comment and an escalating enforcement process while reaffirming First Amendment protections.
The Willmar City Council voted 8–0 to adopt a formal set of rules of decorum intended to keep meetings orderly while protecting free-speech rights.
City attorney Robert Scott told the council the draft rules are meant as a basic, practical tool for the presiding officer and participants. He described provisions that require attendees to avoid…
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