1) Public hearings: Public hearings may be scheduled by the council as required by law to receive resident comment and testimony on items under consideration by the council. Public hearings usually have formal procedures determined by the nature of the action, for example, hearings on zone changes, etc. The council clerk is responsible for providing public notification of public hearings.
2) Public forum: Public forums are requested by council for the purpose of providing a public venue for comments on issues. Procedures for conducting public forums are determined by the presiding officer in accordance with council rules and Robert's Rules of Order newly revised. The council administrator shall provide notice of the date, time and place of any public forum requested by council. The council administrator is responsible for providing public notification of public forums.
(Res. No. 599-2023, § 2, 11-2-23)