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Public Speakers at Board Meetings |
Individuals and representatives of organizations are invited to address the Board on any subject that falls within the District's purview. If the item will be acted on at the Board Meeting, speakers are called on to speak just prior to Board action on the item. Board Rules allow seven speakers in most instances, with a balance preferrred between speakers favoring and opposing the Board's proposed action. Each speaker is allowed a maximum of three minutes to speak and may only make a single appearance at each Board Meeting with exceptions made for "Public Hearings." If the speaker's topic will not be voted on at the Board Meeting, their presentation is made during the Miscellaneous Speakers portion of the meeting. This usually occurs no earlier than 4 p.m. depending on the meeting. Board Rules limit Miscellaneous Speakers to 15 at any single meeting. Each speaker is limited to a three minute presentation. Individuals who wish to speak before the Board should call the Board Secretariat office up to one hour before the scheduled start time of a meeting that at 213-241-7002 or tollfree (877) 772-6273 ext. 128 to add their name to the list. The meeting location is wheelchair accessible. Speakers needing any disability related or language accommodation should inform the staff when signing up to speak. Speakers are placed on a list on a space available basis as prescribed by Board Rules. |
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