3-18-105. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD.
(1) The Board shall meet monthly at a time and place to be determined by the City Manager. Board meetings shall be publicly noticed.
(2) The Board shall be authorized to hold special meetings, provided public notice is given of the time and place of such meetings.
(3) At the opening of each meeting of the Board, the Board shall hear public comments. This portion of the meeting shall be open to the public and shall not exceed thirty minutes. The purpose of this comment period is to allow citizens to voice any opinions or concerns regarding policing issues in West Valley City.
(4) Before the comment period, the chairperson of the Board shall instruct the audience as follows:
a. The comment period is an informal opportunity to voice concerns regarding policing issues in West Valley City. All comments shall relate to policing issues and not to other matters of general concern;
b. Any person wishing to comment shall request recognition by the chairperson;
c. Upon recognition, the citizen shall approach the microphone and address the chairperson;
d. All citizen comments shall be directed to the chairperson and the Board, not other members of the audience or other staff members;
e. No person speaking during the comment period shall allow his comments to exceed five minutes;
f. Citizens should not expect debate or dialogue, although the chairperson or Board members may respond if they so choose; and
g. If a citizen violates these requirements or behaves in a disruptive or disorderly manner, he or she shall be removed from the meeting.
(5) Following the conclusion of the public comment period, the chairperson shall close the meeting to the public to discuss specific matters before the Board.