Council shall go into the Committee of the Whole at regular meetings pursuant to the order of business for the purpose of encouraging public participation in addressing Council and the administration. Advocacy by members of the public for a political candidate is prohibited, but advocacy by members of the public for or against a political issue is permitted. The public shall speak to legislation on the agenda and to the good of the City, but no person shall speak for more than five minutes on either matter. Persons speaking shall remain polite and courteous, at all times respecting the office being addressed and the decorum of the meeting. Vulgar or foul language and public remarks tending to embarrass or humiliate or which are personal in nature, are at all times out of order. All questions shall be answered immediately after they have been asked, and the person speaking has completed his or her remarks. Time limits established herein may be extended by majority vote of the members of Council after request is made by a person prior to the commencement of an address to the body.
(Ord. 255-1978. Passed 11-6-78; Ord. 126-2010. Passed 9-20-10.)