(A) Every Commissioner desiring to speak to an issue will address the Chairperson and, upon recognition, will confine remarks to the issue under debate. Except by permission of the Chairperson, a Commissioner shall address any remarks to the Planning Commission and not to the audience.
(B) Commissioners questioning, seeking clarification, or soliciting a recommendation from City Staff will direct the concern to the appropriate staff member. The City Staff member may respond as requested or redirect the inquiry to another member of the staff.
(C) Upon recognition and permission of the Chairperson, a person in the audience may address the Commission relative to any matter being considered by the Commission at that time. All persons speaking in a Planning Commission meeting shall state his or her name and address; limit comments to the issue under discussion; limit remarks to three minutes; and be courteous to the Commissioners, staff, and audience. Members of the public wishing to speak during a public hearing may only do so during the designated public testimony period, under the rules stated by the Chair upon opening the hearing and pursuant to procedures adopted by the City and the Oregon Revised Statutes. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the remaining comment period or removal from the meeting.
(D) The City Administrator or, in his or her absence, an appropriate designee, will assist the Chairperson (or acting Chairperson) in maintaining the order and decorum at all meetings.
(Ord. 661, passed 5-6-2020)