(A) Members of the public may address public officials at meetings of the City Council, its committees and other subsidiary bodies in accordance with § 2.06(g) of the state’s Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2.06(g)).
(B) Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
(C) The subject of public comments shall be reasonably related to matter(s) identified on the meeting agenda and/or other city business.
(D) Repetitive public comments should be avoided, to the extent practical, through adoption of prior public comment (e.g., agreeing with a prior speaker).
(E) The following conduct is prohibited during public participation:
(1) Acting or appearing in a lewd or disgraceful manner;
(2) Using disparaging, obscene or insulting language;
(3) Personal attacks impugning character and/or integrity;
(4) Intimidation; and
(5) Disorderly conduct as defined in § 130.02 of this chapter.
(F) Any speaker who engages in such prohibited conduct during public participation shall be called to order by the Chair or ruling by the Chair if a point of order is made by a sitting member of that body.
(Ord. 7750, passed 2-18-2014)