Rules of Procedures Governing Public Appearances
Before the City Council
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
If an attorney, or any person, appears before the Council in a representative capacity, first obtain and complete a comment card from the City Clerk. Comment cards must be returned to the City Clerk within the first five minutes after the start of Public Comments on an agenda item. After being recognized, approach the podium, give your name and address, identify your client or clients (if applicable), group or organization, state whether or not they are resident taxpayers of the City of Marco Island and then state whether they are in favor of, or against the agenda item in question and proceed to succinctly state the client's, group or organization's position or present information on their behalf.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
If an attorney, or any person, appears before the Council in a representative capacity, first obtain and complete a comment card from the City Clerk. Comment cards must be returned to the City Clerk within the first five minutes after the start of the Public Hearing on an agenda item. After being recognized, approach the podium, give your name and address, identify your client or clients (if applicable), group or organization, state whether or not they are resident taxpayers of the City of Marco Island and then state whether they are in favor of, or against the agenda item in question and proceed to succinctly state the client's, group or organization's position or present information on their behalf.
3. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Citizens' Comments shall be held during regular City Council Meetings, as noted on the Agenda. Each speaker must first obtain and complete a Citizens’ Comment card from the City Clerk. Comment cards must be returned to the City Clerk within the first five minutes after Citizens’ Comments starts. Each speaker shall be given 4 minutes to speak. If more than 10 speakers register, the Council shall limit the amount of time per speaker. A citizen's time is not transferable.
CITY COUNCIL BACKUP INFORMATION
For each agenda item, backup may be reviewed in the City Clerk's Office, or on the City’s web page at
CITIZENS REQUEST FOR SERVICE FORMS
If any citizen has a complaint he/she wishes to register with the City, or a request for service, a form is available at the Information Desk on the second floor of City Hall which may be completed and submitted to the Public Information Coordinator.
4. LOBBYISTS REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Registration as a lobbyist in the City of Marco Island is required if any person, firm or corporation is being paid to lobby the City Council on any petition or issue. Registration forms are available in the City Clerk's Office.
5. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES
Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate in City programs and/or services may call the Office of the City Manager three business days in advance at 239-389-5000.
6. CELL PHONES AND PAGERS
Please silence all cell phones and pagers prior to entering the meeting.
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