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Rules committee approves new public-comment rules, limits speakers to two minutes
Summary
The Knox County rules committee approved proposed public-comment procedures by voice vote, adopting sign-up requirements and limits of up to three speakers per agenda item and two minutes per speaker; the rules can be suspended or revisited if needed.
The Knox County Rules and Procedure Committee approved a set of proposed public-comment rules during its April 14 meeting, adopting sign-up and time restrictions intended to broaden participation while keeping meetings efficient.
The chair of the committee said the packet included a redline of the recommended language and read the core provision: "Persons wishing to speak may sign up, by phoning or emailing the city council office," adding that the…
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