Gaston County - File #: 21-197

• File #: 21-197
• Type: Resolution (Consent)
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/10/2021
• In control: County Attorney
• On agenda: 5/25/2021
• Final action: 5/25/2021
• Enactment date: 5/25/2021
• Enactment #: 2021-144
• Title: Commissioner Keigher - County Attorney - Approval of Rules of Decorum for Public Meetings
• Sponsors: Tom Keigher

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/25/2021	1	Board of Commissioners	approved	Pass

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Commissioner Keigher - County Attorney - Approval of Rules of Decorum for Public Meetings

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STAFF CONTACT

Jonathan L. Sink - County Attorney

BUDGET IMPACT
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT

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BACKGROUND

North Carolina General Statute § 153A-52.1 requires local boards of commissioners to provide at least one period for public comment per month at a regular meeting of the board.

North Carolina General Statute § 153A-52.1 authorizes local boards of commissioners to adopt reasonable rules that govern the conduct of their public comment periods at their regular meetings, including rules to maintain order and decorum.

Gaston County recognizes that establishing Rules of Decorum to govern public comment periods will help to structure and maintain an orderly, civilized, and respectful public forum in which elected officials have an opportunity to hear from their constituents.

POLICY IMPACT

See Above

ATTACHMENTS

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