Town of Granby Public Comment Policy  Thel Board ofTrustees oftheTownof@ranly, recognizes the value of public comment on public issues relevant to Town government: andacknowledges the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves oni matters ofcommunityi interest. Toj permit the fair and orderly expression of such comments, the Board provides aj period for public comment at every regular meeting, as well as, the opportunity duringt thei meeting to comment on specific agenda items. This policy shall apply to public  comments made: in-person and, when permitted, made remotely or virtually. Public participation shall be governed by the following rules:  Aparticipant: must bei recognizedl byt thej presiding officer prior to speaking by either coming to Noj participant may speak moret than onceor for longer than 3 minutes; no "pooling" of time is allowed. Where thep presiding officer, in his or her sole discretion, finds it appropriate, the time limit forj participants commenting on a specific agenda item may be extended to 5 minutes for All statements shall be directed to the' Town Board as a body; no participant may address or All statements shall be limited to Town business and matters of community interest that are Thep presidingofficer may make the decision to open anyt topict toj public comment other than open public comment or an agenda item required by statute, ordinance, or other law to be open to Signs shall be limited to 18x 24 inches in size: sO as nott tol block othermeeting attendees" views. Participants with signs must display them in a manner: sO as not to obstruct the views ofother Participants shall makea all comments: at thej podium with the microphone or with a microphone providedto ensure proper record] keeping: andt to allow forallattendees tol hear whati is beingsaid. Attendees in the gallery or attending virtually may not talk over a speaker who has been recognized by the presiding officer or make comments from the gallery or virtual gallery.  the podium or raising their hand. Ap participant shall be limited to 3 minutes.  each speaker commenting on thati item. questions Town staff or Board members individually.  relevant to' Town business. public comment. meeting attendees.  No: firearms or weapons are allowed at' Town hall.  The presiding officer may:  Interrupt, warn, or terminate aj participant'ss statement whent the statement is too lengthy, Request any individual to leave the meeting when that person does not observe Request the assistance of1 law enforcement ifap person's conduct interferes with the Call for a recess if the lack of decorum SO interferes with the orderly conduct oft the  abusive, obscene, or irrelevant; reasonable decorum;  orderly progress of the meeting; and meeting as to warrant such action.  Failure to complywith this policymaysubject: aj person to criminal or civil penalties and/or removal from the meeting in accordance with C.R.S. Section 18-9-108and Granby Municipal Code Section 9.05.110.