Board clarifies public-comment rule: 10 minutes per side, not per person
Troup County planners reviewed public-comment procedures and confirmed the ordinance allows 10 minutes per side (pro or con); the board discussed how to apply that rule when many people on the same side wish to speak.
The full story
The board reviewed and clarified public-comment procedures for hearings, citing the ordinance's timing rule. Staff read the ordinance provision and explained that the 10-minute limit applies to each side (for or against) rather than to each individual speaker: "10 minutes per side," a staff member said.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
or
Free account
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in