Pelham Council values public feedback. Members of the public shall address Council in accordance with decorum and respect as outlined in the Procedural By-law, as follows:
- Form a single line at the public microphone;
- Address Council one speaker at a time, for a maximum of three (3) minutes;
- Identify oneself to the Council (state your name);
- Present information in a clear, concise, respectful and temperate manner;
- Provide a copy of all written materials or presentations to the Clerk;
- Speakers shall not speak disrespectfully of any person, including Council or Staff;
- Speakers shall not use offensive language or make comments that constitute harassment or inappropriate behaviour;
- The Chair has the responsibility to expel a speaker from the meeting for non-compliance, and may call a recess or adjourn the meeting in the case of grave disorder;
- Attendees shall maintain order by not applauding, heckling or engaging in behavour that would be disruptive or disrespectful to other attendees, the Council, or Staff.