LAC 46:XLVII.3308. Public Comment at Meetings of the Board

A. At every open meeting of the board or its committees, members of the public shall be afforded an opportunity to make public comment addressing any matters set by agenda for discussion at that meeting. 1. Concerns and public comments shall be limited to five minutes per individual unless the time limitation is waived by a majority of the board members present. 2. Anyone wishing to speak on a specific item must present the request prior to the convening of the meeting. Cards shall be available to place the request for public comment, along with the requestor's name and for whom the requestor is appearing. 3. The board president or committee chair may defer public comment on a specific agenda item until that item is brought up for discussion. However, the five-minute limitation for public comment shall remain in effect unless waived by a majority of the board members present. 4. In addition, the board president or committee chair may recognize individuals at a public meeting at his or her discretion. 5. Unless otherwise provided by law, public comment is not part of the evidentiary record of a hearing or case unless sworn, subject to cross-examination, offered by a party as relevant testimony, and received in accordance with under the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49.950 et seq.