1-4A-35: PUBLIC COMMENT DURING REGULAR SESSION AND SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA ITEMS:

At the discretion of the presiding officer, individuals may speak for a maximum of three (3) minutes when the council discusses agenda items. This section does not apply to businesses or parties directly involved in agenda items. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)

1-4A-36: PUBLIC COMMENT DURING WORK SESSION AND PLANNING SESSION, MEETINGS:

   A.   Work Session: The city council shall not receive any public comment during a work session.

   B.   Planning Session: The public may only comment on bill payments and agenda items not deemed planning session discussion topics listed on a planning session agenda. On only these items and at the discretion of the presiding officer, individuals may speak for a maximum of three (3) minutes. The city council shall not receive any public comment during the meeting on agenda items designated as planning discussion topics. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)

1-4A-37: VIOLATING RULES OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SERGEANT AT ARMS:

Violations of the rules for public participation listed in this article shall be addressed at the presiding officer's discretion. The chief of police or designee shall serve as the sergeant at arms for meetings of the city council. The presiding officer may direct the sergeant at arms to eject anyone from the council meeting for disruptions of any kind. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)

ARTICLE B. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

SECTION:

1-4B-1: Purpose

1-4B-2: Scope

1-4B-3: Interpretation

1-4B-4: Confidential Information

1-4B-5: Closed Sessions

1-4B-6: Violation

1-4B-1: PURPOSE:

The purpose of this article is to establish rules for elected officials and employees concerning the dissemination of confidential information and emphasize their duty to protect the city from liability or financial loss by disseminating confidential information. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)

1-4B-2: SCOPE:

Confidential information shall include but not be limited to the following: information deemed confidential pursuant to Iowa Code section 22.5, information presented during closed session meetings, and legal, personnel, property, and economic development matters. Questions regarding whether information should remain confidential should be referred to the city attorney, city clerk, or appropriate staff member. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)

1-4B-3: INTERPRETATION:

This article shall not be construed to prohibit reporting bona fide violations of law or city policy to a proper authority or agency for investigation. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)