La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § V-17105

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section V-17105 - Public Comment at Meetings of the Board

A. At every open meeting of the board or its committees, members of the public shall be afforded an opportunity to make public comment addressing any matters set by agenda for discussion at that meeting.

1. Concerns and public comments shall be limited to five minutes per individual unless the time limitation is waived by a majority of the board members present.

2. The board may require that anyone wishing to speak on a specific item must present the request prior to the convening of the meeting. In such case, cards shall be available to place the request for public comment, along with the requestor's name and for whom the requestor is appearing.

3. The chairperson may defer public comment on a specific agenda item until that item is brought up for discussion. However, the five-minute limitation for public comment shall remain in effect unless waived by a majority of the board members present.

4. The chairperson may recognize individuals at a public meeting at his or her discretion.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § V-17105

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Louisiana Doula Registry Board, LR 50241 (2/1/2024).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 22:1059.1(B)(1)(b) and R.S. 22:1059.1(G).