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the proposed ordinance to establish said rules and policies in Section 102.11 of the County's <br />Ordinance Code. <br />A brief discussion ensued regarding the public's opportunity to be heard. <br />The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. <br />Althea McKenzie, 4876 30th Avenue, sought and received clarification on the <br />technicalities of "reasonable opportunity to be heard," and hoped the Board would continue <br />encouraging individual speaking. She also received clarification regarding the three-minute rule <br />in Ordinance 2013-015, Section 102.11.3, and the accessibility of Consent Agenda items prior to <br />the meeting. <br />Discussion ensued regarding open communication and transparency, what the Ordinance <br />covers, and the current Board not imposing the three-minute rule. <br />There being no additional speakers, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. <br />Further discussion ensued on whether the "Request to Speak" form should state that <br />remarks are limited to three minutes unless additional time is granted by the Board, even though <br />the Board does not impose the three-minute rule. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED by <br />Vice Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously approved <br />Ordinance 2013-015, concerning policies governing <br />opportunities for members of the public to be heard; <br />amending Section 102.07 (addressing the Commission) <br />and establishing a new Section 102.11 (Public opportunity <br />to be heard) and of Chapter 102 (Board of County <br />Commissioners; Meetings and Procedures); making <br />144 PC 414 <br />October 1, 2013 17 <br />