The President may recognize any nonmember for the purpose of addressing Council on any question then pending, or on any matter on which Council action is desired. In such cases, the person recognized shall address the chair, state his name and address and the subject matter he desires to discuss. His remarks must be confined to the merits of the subject at issue. Speakers must be courteous in their language and avoid personalities. Except with permission of Council specifically given, speakers shall be limited to five minutes. No person who has had the floor shall again be recognized until all others desiring an opportunity to speak have been given an opportunity to do so.
(Ord. 17-66. Passed 4-18-1966.)