LORAIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  Michelle Hung  David JI Moore  Jeff Riddell  PUBLIC COMMENT GUIDELINES FOR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETINGS  All meetings oft the Lorain County Board of Commissioners are open to the public and public comment is welcome as it pertains to county business. Public comment is accepted for each agenda item ("motion") being considered by the Board of Commissioners, and a general public comment period is also offered before the In the interest ofc completing county business in a timely manner and hearing all public comment as it relates to  Board ofCommissioners: meeting adjourns.  county business, the following guidelines are in place for public comment periods:  Guidelines - AII Public Comment Periods  All speakers must sign into the meeting on the sheet available in the back oft the room five minutes prior to the scheduled meeting start time. Ifthe meeting is virtual, speakers must register in advance ift they The roster of speakers will be collected by County staff five minutes before the scheduled start oft the All speakers must come to the podium ifthey are physically able (ifthe comments are in-person). Those seeking to speak during the time set aside forj public comments on items appearing on the agenda must Those seeking to speak during the time set aside for general public comments must identify the subject All public comments must be relevant, or "germane," to County business. This means that the subject matter ofa all comments must be limited to items or issues which are currently before the Commissioners for consideration, or which may come before the Commissioners for consideration at a future meeting. Whether a matter is germane to County business is a determination to bei made by the No person may engage in conduct that disrupts a Public Meeting. Conduct including personal or abusive language, name calling, racial, ethnic slurs, boisterous, loud or threatening conduct, violent disturbance, electioneering, signage or any form of visual, such as banners and signs, or audio disruptions that in the judgement of the president are disruptive to the orderly conduct oft the board and Disruptive behavior also includes personal attacks on staff or members of the public, yelling from the seats, arguing whether ai matter is germane to County business once the President oft the Board of Commissioners has decided on such, or refusing to yield the floor once time has elapsed and being requested to sit down, shall be grounds for removal from the meeting (or being muted ift the speakeri is Administration Building I 226 Middle Avenue, 4th Floor I Elyria, Ohio 44035 I Office: 440-329-5111 Fax: 440-323-3357  wish to give public comment.  public meeting and will be delivered to the Clerk. Speakers should identify themselves by name and address.  state the specific agenda items they wish to address in writing on the sign in sheet. matter which they wish to address in writing on the sign-in sheet. Speakers may present once for the general comment period.  President.  the meeting.  virtual) without further admonishment or warning.  wwwlomanCoumy0moge"    LORAIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  Michelle Hung  David J Moore  Jeff Riddell  SIO  Comments between speakers and attendees, political speeches, including threat of political action will Booing, handclapping, or excessive noisemaking that could be disruptive to the formality oft the Time limits will be monitored and the President of the Board will respectfully advise speakers to conclude their comments when the allotted time has expired.. Additional time may be granted to The President may, in his or her discretion, limit the number of] people speaking on1 the same topic. If several people wish to provide information on the same issue, the President may suggest they select a Individual Commissioners may, at their discretion, respond toj public comments made during the course ofthe meeting. The public is reminded that the time set aside for public comment is not intended to represent an opportunity for dialogue with the Board and is not a question and answer session. Public comments should show respect for the process and for those attending the meeting by using appropriate language and dignified behavior. Questions or criticism of policy determinations by the Board or its members are appropriate. However, personal attacks are. not appropriate. The President has Disruptive behavior, including but not limited to personal attacks on staff or members of the public, yelling, cat calls or expressions of support or opposition from the audience, arguing whether ai matter is germane to County business once the President of the Board of Commissioners has decided on such, or refusing to yield the floor once time has elapsed and being requested to sit down, shall be grounds for removal from the meeting (or being muted if the speaker is virtual) without further admonishment or Public comments shall not violate the Ohio Revised Code provisions concerning Disturbing a Public Meeting or. Disorderly Conduct. The Board President reserves the right to end the total period  not be permitted.  proceedings is inappropriate behavior.  individual speakers at the discretion ofthe President.  spokesperson to speak on behalf of all.  the responsibility to ensure that appropriate behavior is maintained.  warning.  for public comments at any time.  The Commissioners welcome written correspondence, comments, and feedback at  ittps/www.loraincountyoho.go.gov/FormCenter/Contact-Forms-4/ContacteLorain-County-Government-52  Individual Agenda Items - 2-minute time limit  All comments must be limited to the subject oft the matter the Board will be voting upon.  Speakers may present once during the individual agenda item period.  Further comments or questions about an agenda item should be directed to the Board Secretary when the  meeting adjourns.  General Public Comment Period -2-minute time limit  All general public comments must be limited to matters germane to County business before the Board of Administration Building I 226 Middle Avenue, 4th Floor I Elyria, Ohio 44035 I Office: 440-329-5111 I Fax: 440-323-3357  Commissioners, as defined above.  wwwloninCoumy0migo"    LORAIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  Michelle Hung  David J Moore  Jeff Riddell  1o  Ihave received the copy of Public Comment Guidelines for Boardof  Commissioners Meetings attached to this sheet.  Ihave reviewed and understand the Public Meeting Guidelines.  Agenda Item Agenda Number  Public Comment  Print Name  Date  Address  City, State, Zip  Telephone Number  Topic  Revised 11/30/2023  Administration Building I 226 Middle Avenue, 4h Floor I Elyria, Ohio 44035 Office: 440-329-5111 Fax: 440-323-3357  www.LoraincountyUhio.gov