Staff proposes scripted public-hearing procedure to limit post-hearing debate
County staff presented a plan to add a standard statement and scripted procedures for public hearings, require motions/seconds and roll-call votes for formal recommendations, and limit board-member engagement after hearings close to curb repetitive public comment and heated exchanges.
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Matt, a county staff member, outlined a proposed change to public-hearing procedure aimed at making meetings more orderly and transparent. He said the county would add a statement read at the start of open public hearings, call for a vote after each agenda item, and require a motion, second and roll-call vote for formal recommendations.
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