Editor’s note: City Council members are anticipated to discuss additional amendments to the new public comment protocol in their July 15 meeting, according to an agenda item.
Changes to public comment at the Corpus Christi City Council — a period allocated to residents to address their elected representatives — will take effect July 15.
Historically, public comment has been held at noon — a time set aside in which residents could discuss items on the council’s agenda, as well as any other city topics, for as many as three minutes.
There was also an option for residents to speak on specific items, when the council reached those topics on the agenda, also for as many as three minutes.
The council last month voted to adjust those policies — a decision that proponents suggested would help make the meetings more efficient and also give opportunity for more residents who have jobs to participate.
Below is a breakdown of the amended procedures, according to a city news release.
Public comment on specific agenda items
Public comment for items not on the agenda
How to sign up for public comment
How to provide handouts, written comments and electronic media
This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Want to address Corpus Christi City Council in a public forum? Here are the new rules.
Reporting by Kirsten Crow, Corpus Christi Caller Times / Corpus Christi Caller Times
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