HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS-1993-067-R-9367-R-93
RESOLUTION
Amending City Council Rule 6.2
Pertaining to Citizen Participation
WHEREAS current Council Rule 6.2 provides that a period of
time not to exceed fifteen minutes shall be provided at the
commencement of each regular Council meeting for citizen comment;
and
WHEREAS the City Council believes priority should be given to
those persons wishing to address an item appearing on the meeting's
agenda for decision; and
WHEREAS the City Council believes modifying Rule 6.2 will
clarify Council procedures and make more efficient use of the time
allocated for citizen comment during Council meetings.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
Section 1: City Council Rule 6.2 be amended to read as
Is follows: "As part of its agenda, the Council shall provide a
period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes at the commencement of
each regular council meeting for citizen comment. Interested
persons shall sign their names and addresses on a posted list, and
indicate the aqenda item or other subject they wish to address.
The Mayor will qive priority to those persons wishinq to address an
item appearinq on the meeting's agenda for decision and will
allocate time equally amonq those persons siqned up to speak."
Section 2: That this Resolution
full force from and after its passage
Attest:
City Clerk
Adopted:? , 1993
I
shall take effect and be in
as provided by law.
\ Mayor