Town of Emmitsburg
300A S. Seton Ave Emmitsburg, Maryland
21727
240-629-6300

Rules for Speaking at Public Meetings

Those attending Town meetings who are planning to speak need to sign in on the public comments sign-up sheet prior to the meeting beginning. All Town meetings begin at 7:30 PM.

Public Comments are taken and addressed in the following format:

  • First you must sign-in, if you have a specific agenda item(s) that you would like to address please indicate that when you sign-in.
     
  • If you signed-up to speak on a specific agenda item you will be given your time to speak when the council addresses that agenda item. If you do not indicate a specific agenda item you will be given your time to speak after the council finishes addressing the last agenda item.
     
  • When recognized by the president of the Board of Commissioners you must go to the podium to give your public comment, stating your name and address.
     
  • The President of the Board of Commissioners  is in charge of the meeting at all times. When speaking at the meeting you should address your questions/comments to the President of the Board, the President of the Board will address the other Council members and Town Staff as needed.
     
  • When speaking at the meeting you are asked to keep your speaking time to four minutes or less.