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ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL <br />Public Hearings. <br />In keeping with Roberts Rules of Order, the following <br />procedures apply to Public Hearings.- <br />Mayor/Chair <br />earings: <br />Mayor/Chair asks for staff report on item and opens item <br />for discussion. <br />Citizens wishing to speak, should raise their hands and <br />approach the podium when recognized by the <br />Mayor/Chair, then clearly state full name and address for <br />the record. Spokespersons are given more time for <br />presentations, and groups are encouraged to use them. <br />Everyone who wishes, will have a chance to address the <br />Council/Commission. Citizens must address all questions <br />and comments to the Mayor, who will then determine who <br />will answer them. Questions will be answered when all <br />persons have had a chance to speak. Only one person <br />may speak at a time. Citizens are urged to be polite and <br />quiet as comments are made to the Council/Commission. <br />Applauding or other displays of approval or disapproval <br />are inappropriate during City Council/Planning <br />Commission proceedings. <br />No one will be given an opportunity to speak a second time <br />until everyone has had an opportunity to speak initially. <br />Please limit second presentation to new information and <br />not rebuttals. <br />When public comments are completed, the <br />Council/Planning Commission closes the public hearing <br />and starts its own discussion. The audience is welcome to <br />listen quietly to the discussion but is requested not to <br />make comments. <br />