Mastering Public Comment & Public Hearings Video

Podium for public comment at local government meetingsWHAT IS IT ABOUT?

Public comment at local government meetings has become more challenging in our time. Mayors, chairs, councilmembers, and directors of local government boards need to know how to run their public comment sessions and public hearings. The goal is to hear from the public respectfully, while avoiding the likelihood of a First Amendment challenge.

This one-hour video lays out the difference between public hearings and public comment, advises members of a local government body how to conduct themselves to show interest and concern during public comment, and provides guidance on what to do when the audience is unruly or disruptive. It offers essential guidance for any body that hears from its community at meetings.

AFTER WATCHING THIS VIDEO, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO

  • Describe the difference between public hearings and public comment sessions.
  • Run public hearings correctly.
  • List best practices for public comment.
  • Advise your board on how First Amendment issues affect public comment.

A LICENSE TO SHOW THIS VIDEO TO YOUR BOARD IS AFFORDABLE

For just $180 you can show this one-hour video to up to twenty board members. If you have a larger board, contact our office here for pricing.

You will also receive extensive supplemental reference materials to cement the learning.

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