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Raeford council formalizes public-comment procedures, limits speakers to three minutes
Summary
The Raeford City Council adopted Resolution #2022-02 setting sign-up requirements, a three-minute limit per speaker (extendable to five minutes for groups), and decorum rules for public-comment periods at regular meetings.
The Raeford City Council on March 7 adopted Resolution #2022-02, establishing formal procedures for the public-comment period at regular council meetings. The resolution requires speakers to register on a sign-up sheet at City Hall (telephone or email sign-ups allowed) and closes sign-ups at 5:00 p.m. on meeting day.
Under the rules, individuals have up to three minutes to speak; the mayor may extend time to five minutes for groups with a single speaker. A limit of three individuals is set for speakers addressing the same topic, and speakers must begin remarks by stating their name and address. The resolution encourages those with written remarks or supporting documents to leave copies with the City Clerk; it also states action on items raised during public comment is at the council's discretion.
Resolution #2022-02 cites N.C.G.S. 160A-81.1 as authorizing the council to set public-comment procedures, and it was adopted as part of the consent agenda.
