Guest Speakers and/or Public Comments
Public Comments at Board Meetings
Key rules for Public Comments at Board Meetings- Adopted by the Kootenai Shoshone Soil and Water Conservation District on July 9, 2025.
Sign-up procedures
Call the office and request to be added to the agenda, sign up in advance to speak during the public comment section of the meeting. This helps keep proceedings orderly.
Time limits
There is a 1 -3 minute time allotment for public comments per guest. The board may reserve the right to end public discussion at its discretion. There will also be a 1-3 minute time allotment for the board to ask questions about the public’s comments.
Rules of decorum
It’s important to ensure that all public comment is directed to the Chairman or presiding officer, not the audience. All participants must adhere to proper meeting etiquette to uphold civility.
Maintaining order
The Chairman or presiding officer must ensure that order is maintained throughout the proceedings. They must enforce the board’s established meeting rules to manage the public comment session.