Fayette Citizens' Participation ordinance (§ 115.230)

At each and every Board of Aldermen meeting, two (2) periods shall be allotted for residents of the City to address the Board of Aldermen. The first time period shall be the beginning of the Board of Aldermen meeting for residents to address the Board of Aldermen on issues on the agenda for that meeting. The second session shall immediately follow the first for residents who wish to address the Board of Aldermen on issues other than those appearing on the agenda for that meeting. These presentations shall not require any sign-up prior to appearance, but it is suggested that individuals wishing to participate sign up with the City Clerk prior to 6:45 P.M. On any specific issue, there will be a fifteen (15) minute time limit for all speakers combined, which time limit may be extended by and with the consent of the Board of Aldermen. Each speaker shall be limited to a five (5) minute time period, which time may be extended by the consent of the Board of Aldermen. Individuals who are not residents of the City may address the Board of Aldermen during this period of time, subject to a motion supported by a majority of the Board of Aldermen to omit the appearance of non-resident speakers.