Public Speaking Time/Open Session
In accordance with Procedure Rules Nos.11 and 35 a total period of 10 minutes is allocated for members of the public to address the Committee on any matter relevant to the work of the Committee.
Individual members of the public may speak for up to 5 minutes but the Chairman will decide how the period of time allocated for public speaking will be apportioned where there are a number of speakers.
Members of the public are not required to give notice to use this facility. However, as a matter of courtesy, a period of 24 hours’ notice is encouraged.
Members of the public wishing to ask a question at the meeting should provide three clear working days’ notice, in writing, in order for an informed answer to be given.
Minutes:
In accordance with Procedure Rules 11 and 35, a representative from the Taxi Trade indicated that he wished to address the Committee in relation to purchasing a Hybrid vehicle which he wanted to licence but which currently did not meet the terms and conditions of the Licensing Service in terms of the vehicles length.
RESOLVED
It was agreed that his comments would be noted and relayed to the appropriate Licensing Officer for consideration.