(A) (1) It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police or his or her duly designated representative to be present and on official duty at all special and regular meetings of the Board.
(2) Except during the periods of time at the meetings as the Board shall set aside for public discussion, it shall be unlawful for any person present as a spectator to interrupt or disturb the proceedings in any manner by voice, actions or otherwise.
(3) During periods set aside for public discussion of any nature, any person desiring to speak shall secure the permission of the presiding officer by first silently raising his or her hand and being recognized. The use of profanity, obscene language, threats or any violent or abusive conduct by any person shall be a misdemeanor.
(4) It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police, upon the order of the presiding officer at any meeting, to forcibly, if necessary, evict any person violating the provisions of this section from the Board’s meeting hall.
(`86 Code, § 2-23)
(B) (1) Any person desiring to appear before the Board of Commissioners may submit a request in person, or in writing, stating his or her name, address and purpose for appearing before the Board of Commissioners.
(2) Requests shall be submitted to the City Clerk, 300 Williamsboro Street, P.O. Box 1307, Oxford, NC 27565.
(3) The request shall be received no later than the first Tuesday of each month.
(4) The agenda is set by the Board of Commissioners in the agenda session held on Monday, one week prior to the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Board meeting room, Third Floor, City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street. The regular Board meeting is held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room, Third Floor, City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street.
(Am. Ord. 00-4-2, passed 4-11-00; Am. Ord. 02-03-01, passed 3-12-02; Am. Ord. 05-12-02, passed 12-13-05; Am. Ord. 07-12-03, passed 12-11-07; Am. Ord. 06-11-02, passed 6-14-11)