12.06 - Council Procedures and Organizational Chart

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2. Individual will raise hand, and when recognized by the presiding officer, stand and state � their name and address. 3. The person will then state their position and reasons for the position. A time limit may be set by Council. No one will be allowed to speak a second time until everyone has been heard once. 4. The person should address all statements and questions to the presiding officer. The presiding officer will then refer any questions that are to be answered by the staff. III.OPEN FORUM A. Purpose of Open Forum. Open Forum allows the audience to speak to the Council on issues that are not on the agenda. B. Rules. 1. The Mayor will recognize the member of the audience who wishes to speak. 2. The speaker shall state name, address, and topic. 3. The speaker shall limit the speech to no more than three minutes. �, 4. The Council will not render a decision on the issue at the immediate time of the request. The Council will request that staff research the issue and respond to either the Council or the requestor in a timely manner. IV. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS A. Appointment Process. Various Minnesota Statutes authorize the City Council to establish Boards and Commissions to advise the City council or to operate some programs and facilities. These Boards and Commissions are for the purpose of facilitating the orderly conduct of City business and to provide an opportunity to receive public input into the various functions and programs of the City. The City Council has established the following Boards and Commissions: 1. HEARTLAND CABLE COMMISSION — to provide oversight and review of the Cable TV franchise and to report to the City Council. 2. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY — to provide affordable housing for all residents. 3. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION — to advise the Council on planning and zoning for the orderly development of Pequot Lakes and recommend to the Council for � adoption a Comprehensive Plan.