674-97 Public Participation Procedure

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OR BK ,34413 PG 6'9 4- 3of4 4.03 The sequence of activities regarding the-matters-under consideration shall be as follows: (a) Announcement of the matter for consideration by the Chairperson. (b) :: ..Presentation of staff reports/comments, if any,whetherwrittenor verbal. (c) Comments from the proponents and opponents of the matter. All speakers will be required to fill out address cards prior to commencement of public hearings so that an accurate record of participants can be maintained. (d) Entering into the record of all written comments submitted. (e) Close public input except for direct questions as;may be initiated by the members of the Local Planning Agency. (f) Discussion, debate and recommendation by majority vote prior to consideration of the next matter. (g); -. - Adjournment: 4.04 The Local Planning Agency shall transmit its'recommendation;on all.matters decided to the City Council of the City of Zephyrhills:;,, ;. SECTION 5-City Council of Zephyrhills:, : - ;'; 5.01 Prior to transmittal.of the City.of Zephyrhills Comprehensive Plan to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA), the City Council shall hold at least one public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Local Planning Agency. This meeting shall be advertised in conformance with the notice requirements of Section _ - 3: T� hea.rr�a_-,ray be continued:to �. announced tir"e upon Via:majoriiy vote of the members present. 5.02 The-City Council of the City of Zephyrhills public hearing shall afford members of the public reasonable opportunity to present their views on any matter under consideration. The Chairperson may, at his/her discretion, 1141e—out-of-order public commentshe/she deems repetitious or not germane,to,the matter under discussion. 5.03 The sequence of activities regarding matters under:consideration shall be as-follows: (a) Announcement of the matter for consideration by the Chairperson. (b) - Presentation of staff reports/comments, if any;whether.written or verbal. (c) Comments from the proponents and opponents of the matter. Allspeakerswill be required to fill out address cards prior to commencement of a public hearing so that an accurate record of participants can be maintained." (d) Entering-into the reco.d of an written comments submitted. (e) Close public input except for direct questions as may be initiated by the members of the City Council. ✓ .. (f) Discussion, debate and recommendation by Majority vote of each matter , considered. (g) Adjournment. 3