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James City County Board of Supervisors Speaker's Form
Once completed, place in Speaker's Form basket at dais prior to the start of the meeting.
Public Comment:
This is an opportunity to speak to any matter that is not related to a Public Hearing and is germane to the work of the public body. Priority will be give to those who have indicated they are speaking to an agenda item or topic that is not subject to a public hearing (i.e.: Consent Calendar or Board Consideration).
Public Hearing:
This is an opportunity to express an opinion on, for or against, a specific issue on the agenda under the heading of Public Hearing(s).
I wish to speak during (please select one):
1. Public Comment
1. a Public Hearing
Comments must be made from the podium. A speaker's time begins when he/she approaches the podium.
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Agenda Item
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Time Limits
Public Comment
5 minutes - all speakers
Public Hearings
5 minutes - individuals 15 minutes - group spokesperson** 15 minutes - applicant/applicant's representative
** A group with a designated spokesperson who wishes to address the Board must notify the Deputy Clerk by 2 p.m. the day of the scheduled public hearing at teresa.saeed@jamescitycountyva.gov or 757-253-6609.**
Additional rules and guidelines may be found on the second page.
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James City County Board of Supervisors Speaker's Rules & Guidelines
- Courtesy between the speaker and the audience is expected at all times.
- Speakers shall refrain from obscenity, vulgarity and profanely cursing or swearing.
- Every petition, communication or address to the Board shall be in respectful language and is encouraged to be submitted in writing.
- Public comments should be for the purpose of allowing members of the public to present any County business-related matter, which, in their opinion, deserves the attention of the Board. The public comment period shall not serve as a forum for debate with staff or the Board.
- Citizens shall refrain from using words or statements, which, from their usual construction and common acceptance, are construed as insults or personal attacks which may have a tendency to caused an act of violence or a breach of the peace.
Speaker rules for Public Comment are as follows:
- Speakers must fill out a speaker form prior to the Board meeting. Speaker forms are available in the Board Room and online.
- Speakers are allowed five minutes and may speak once during Public Comment.
- Priority will be given to those who have indicated they are speaking to an agenda item or topic that is not subject to a public hearing.
Speaker rules for Public Hearings are as follows:
- Speakers must fill out a speaker form prior to the Board meeting.
- Speakers are allowed five minutes and may speak once during the Public Hearing.
- A group with a designated spokesperson who wishes to address the Board must notify the Deputy Clerk by 2 p.m. the day of the scheduled public hearing at teresa.saeed@jamescitycountyva.gov or 757-253-6609.<.li>
- A chosen spokesperson representing a group** is permitted up to 15 minutes to speak.
- The applicant or his/her representative is allowed 15 minutes to speak during the Public Hearing.
** A person speaking on behalf of a group may speak for up to 15 minutes. A “group” is defined as four or more people physically assembled at the meeting, three or more of whom yield their time to a single speaker. Those who yield their time may not speak on that topic, either individually or as part of another group. The group members at the meeting yielding their time will have their names recorded for the public record. **
The Public Comment section is provided as a courtesy by the Board of Supervisors for citizens to address the Board on agenda items not scheduled for a Public Hearing. The Public Comment section is not required by law.

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