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A Resolution amending Section 3.106 of Appendix A, Rules and Procedures of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council, relating to Public Comment during meetings, to clarify that the privilege of Public Comment afforded during Council Meetings and Work Sessions is an opportunity for spoken comment addressed to Council and does not include the making of presentations, multimedia or otherwise; and amending Section 3.107 of Appendix A, Rules and Procedures of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council, relating to distribution of informational material, to clarify how members of the public may distribute informational material to Council, all effective upon passage of Council. [Council Office, Hall]
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WHEREAS, the Urban County Council, by Resolution No. 55-79, as amended, adopted "Rules and Procedures of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council", which were repealed, reorganized, revised, and re-adopted by Resolution No. 599-2023 (hereinafter, "Rules"); and
WHEREAS, Section 5.104 of the Rules provides that "[n]o permanent change shall be made to these rules without notice specifying the purpose and wording of the change given prior to the consideration of the change and the adoption of the permanent change by a majority of all Councilmembers through an amending Resolution"; and
WHEREAS, notice of proposed changes to the Rules was given to all Council members at the Council work session on June 11, 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That Section 3.106 of Appendix A - Rules and Procedures of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council, be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
Public comment process:
1) Meetings: Public comment is encouraged and is listed as an agenda item at every regular Council meeting and Council work session, for items on the agenda and general comments.
2) Sign-In: Residents wishing to speak during public comment...
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