Public Speaking
The Council has adopted a Protocol governing public speaking at Strategic Planning Board meetings. It provides that "In exceptional circumstances the Chairman may, with the approval of the Board, extend the speaking period for some or all speakers, or allow more speakers if appropriate. This power will be treated with caution for controversial or complex schemes and if additional time is granted for objectors, a similar allowance will be given to supporters and/or to the applicant." The application below has attracted several thousand representations and the normal time limits for speaking will need to be extended.
When the full number of those wishing to speak, is clear, the Chairman will draw up a draft timetable which balances running the meeting expeditiously and allocating a broadly equal amount of time to hear those in favour and those against the application, promoting a fair hearing overall. She will propose this to the Board, at the outset of the Meeting, for their approval.
Minutes:
The Council has adopted a Protocol governing public speaking at Strategic Planning Board meetings. It provides that "In exceptional circumstances the Chairman may, with the approval of the Board, extend the speaking period for some or all speakers, or allow more speakers if appropriate. This power will be treated with caution for controversial or complex schemes and if additional time is granted for objectors, a similar allowance will be given to supporters and/or to the applicant." The application below has attracted several thousand representations and the normal time limits for speaking will need to be extended.
When the full number of those wishing to speak, is clear, the Chairman will draw up a draft timetable which balances running the meeting expeditiously and allocating a broadly equal amount of time to hear those in favour and those against the application, promoting a fair hearing overall. She will propose this to the Board, at the outset of the Meeting, for their approval.
Following receipt of requests to speak, a draft list has been drawn up as indicated above which names the speakers, indicates the order in which they are to speak and the time allocated to them. The draft list has been circulated to members for their consideration.
RESOLVED
That the public speaking arrangements for this meeting be approved as set out in the draft list referred to above.