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. It is not required to give notice of the intention to make use of the public speaking provision; however, as a matter of courtesy, a period of 24 hours notice is encouraged.
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 should provide 3 clear working days’ notice, in writing, if they wish to ask a question at the meeting, to enable an informed answer to be given.
Minutes:
In accordance with Procedure Rules Nos. 11 and 35, a total period of 10 minutes was allocated for members of the public to address the Committee on any matter relevant to its work, or to ask questions.
In the absence of members of the public, the Committee proceeded to its next item of business.