§ 2.57. Addressing Boards and Commissions—Permission Required of Presiding Officer; Exception.

Any person desiring to address boards and commissions shall first secure the permission of the presiding officer so to do at the time provided for such input; provided, however, that under the following headings of business, unless the presiding officer rules otherwise, any qualified person may address the board or commission without securing such prior permission:

(1)

Written Communications. Interested parties or their authorized representatives may address the board or commission by written communications in regard to matters then under discussion. Such communications shall be heard in the order of receipt by the secretary of the board or commission.

(2)

Oral Communications. Taxpayers or residents of the City, or their authorized legal representatives, may address the board or commission by oral communications on any matter concerning the City's business, or any matter over which the board or commission has control; provided, however, that preference shall be given to those persons who may have notified the appropriate secretary in advance of their desire to speak.

(3)

Reading of Protests, etc. Interested persons or their authorized representatives may address the board or commission by reading of protests, petitions, or communications relating to zoning, sewer and street proceedings, hearings on protest, appeals and petitions, or similar matters, in regard to matters then under consideration.

(Ord. of 5-7-1958; Ord. of 2-7-1983, Doc. #17524; Ord. No. 2015-23, § 1, 6-15-2015, Doc. #1506151205)