Rules for Public Comment

The conduct of City Council meetings is guided by rules designed to carry out the public's business in the most effective manner possible.

Rules for Public Comment

Step 1.Complete the Request to Speak Form

Each speaker must complete and submit a Request to Speak form prior to the beginning of the meeting, and the speaker shall be limited to the particular subject stated on the form.

Step 2.Submit Forms Before the Deadline

All Request to Speak forms must be submitted between 6:40 p.m. and 6:55 p.m. No forms will be accepted after 6:55 p.m.

Step 3.State Your Name and Address

All public speakers must state their name and address after they are recognized by the Mayor and before they speak.

Step 4.Choose a Group Representative

In the interest of fairness to other persons wishing to speak all organizations/ groups shall select a spokesperson/representative.

Step 5.Limit Your Comments to Two Minutes

Each speaker shall limit comments to two minutes.

Step 6.Conclude When Your Time Expires

Each speaker shall promptly conclude all comments when his or her time has expired.

Step 7.Address the Council as a Whole

All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to any single member, unless in response to a question from a member.

Step 8.Maintain Orderly Conduct

Each person addressing the City Council shall do so in an orderly manner and shall not engage in conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the Council meeting.

Step 9.No Immediate Council Action

City Council shall not take action relative to any public comment during this meeting.

Step 10.Responses Will Be Provided in Writing

Public comments requiring a response shall be done so by City Council or a staff member in the form of a letter.

 

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Phone

770-515-7842

Email

Sfreeman@unioncityga.gov

Location

Union City City Hall
5047 Union Street
Union City, GA
30291
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