Public Forum Policy

The Appraisal Board will have a Public Forum scheduled for each Board meeting. To appear at the meeting, a speaker must:
 

1. Name the speaker;

2. Identify if the speaker is appearing on behalf of a group or entity;

3. Identify the topic of the speaker’s comments;

4. Limit the comments to five minutes; and

5. Make the request to speak no later than 5:00 pm on the Thursday prior to the Board meeting.

The speaker may not address any pending disciplinary matter or application.

If you are requesting that the Board take action on any issue or item, please provide a summary of the requested action in writing when requesting to speak or at the time of the presentation.

Board and staff members will not respond to the speaker during the comments, but may ask for clarification.

The Public Forum will be scheduled at the end of the meeting; however, it may be moved to another time at the direction of the Chairman.

Speakers must maintain a professional demeanor and proper decorum during their comments. Failure to do so may result in the Chairman terminating the speaker’s time for comment.