The Ralph M. Brown Act - City of Huntington Beach
The Ralph M. Brown Act - City of Huntington Beach
The Ralph M. Brown Act - City of Huntington Beach
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Public CommentPublic comment is appropriate on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction <strong>of</strong>the bodyCannot prohibit public criticism <strong>of</strong> the policies, procedures, programs or services <strong>of</strong> theagency or <strong>of</strong> the acts or omissions <strong>of</strong> the legislative bodyPublic comment must be permitted before or during the body's consideration <strong>of</strong> anagendized itemBoard may adopt reasonable regulations including:Limiting the total amount <strong>of</strong> time allocated for public comment on particular issues andfor each individual speakerSpecial meetings must also include public comment but only on the particular items onthe special meeting agendaNo discussion or action on any item not on the agendaExcept:• May respond briefly to statements made or questions posed by members <strong>of</strong> the publicunder public comment• May ask questions for clarification, provide a reference to staff, ask staff to reportback or schedule an item for a later meeting• May make brief report on his or her activities<strong>The</strong> <strong>Brown</strong> <strong>Act</strong> Update - Summary (2010) 7