Montgomery County Board of
Elections
Public Participation - Public Comment Procedures
- Speakers
must sign up in advance by calling Marjorie Roher at 240-777-8525. Persons
who have not signed up in advance may be heard at the end of the hearing at
the discretion of the presiding officer.
- Public
hearing sign-up begins on the date that the notice is posted to the
website.
- Each
speaker will be given 3 minutes. This applies to elected officials,
government and organization representatives as well as individuals.
Speakers will not be allowed to cede time to another speaker. Only one
person may represent an organization.
- Before
beginning your presentation, please state your name clearly for the
record, spelling any unusual names.
- Staff
has been directed to assure that the Board hears all points of view. Staff
will ask the speakers to
indicate the subject they are
speaking on or if they are offering comments. Speakers are
encouraged to consolidate testimony. Speakers should provide staff with
necessary information that documents their issue or issues.
- Questions regarding board meetings or other
related issues should be directed to Marjorie Roher 240-777-8525.
Written comments shall be submitted to the Board of
Elections 7 days prior to board meeting. Submission of written comments
may be sent via e-mail to: elections@montgomerycountymd.gov
or mailed to the attention of Marjorie Roher at the Montgomery County Board of
Elections, PO Box 4333, Rockville MD 20849-4333.