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Resolution Amending City Council’s Rules of Order, Rule 6, “Public Comment Period”
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Department:
City Attorney
Meeting Date:
7/15/2025
Contact Name:
Meredith Everhart
Public Hearing:
No
Contact Phone:
910-343-3629
Advertising Date/Advertised By:
N/A
Attachments:
Attachment #1: Resolution Attachment #2: Redline of Rule 6
PURPOSE:
This resolution will make changes to Rule 6 of Council’s Rules of Order, with the intent to allow more opportunities for people to speak during the Public Comment Period of City Council meetings.
BACKGROUND:
Council’s Rules of Order were last amended in 2023. Council discussed changes to Rule 6 during a worksession in May of 2025, and these changes are the result of direction given to staff during that meeting.
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BUDGET IMPACT:
recommendation
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
No staff recommendation.