CCR2020041-Public Comment Info
PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
AT COMMON COUNCIL MEETINGS
The City of Muskego protocol for public comment, public hearings and public
information meetings is one of respect for the process and for others. While healthy
discussion is encouraged, applauding, cheering or negative outbursts stifle the
democratic process. We request that all participants be treated with respect so that all
are given a fair and equal opportunity to address the Council. We ask that you assist
other participants in maintaining a professional decorum. Public Comment on Council
agenda matters is for City residents or taxpayers only.
In order to insure that everyone will have an equal opportunity to speak, the
following rules will apply:
1. Please make your comments as concise as possible. In the case of “Public
Comment,” each speaker shall be limited to three minutes of time per agenda
item subject to the discretion of the Chairperson of the meeting. The above noted
times do not pertain to “Public Hearings” or “Public Informational Meetings.”
2. For “Public Comment” at Council meetings, you must first register with the City
Clerk in writing using the attached “Public Comment Registration Form.” For
participation in “Public Hearings” and “Public Information Meetings,” please sign
in on the “Guest Sign In” sheet.
3. Speakers for “Public Comment” will be limited to making comments related to all
agenda items excluding closed session items relating to employment and labor
issues.
4. If your discussion topic is the subject of a “Public Hearing” on the agenda, please
speak during that portion of the meeting. Public comments are made during the
“Public Comment” portion of the meeting as stated on the agenda.
5. If a previous speaker addressed your comment, please state that the prior
comment reflects your intent and please do not restate the comment.
6. There will be no discussion by/with Alderpersons during the “Public Comment”
portion of the agenda.
T/Common Council/Resolutions/2020/CCR2020041-Public Comment Info.doc Rev. 5/26/2020