Public Comment Policy

Public Comment Policy

Adopted July 16, 2024 by the Brunswick County Board of Elections.

1. Regular Meetings:  A public comment period will be available at all regular board meetings.
2. Sign-In Requirement: Speakers must sign in on a Public Comment Sign-In Sheet prior to speaking.
3. Speaker Identification: Speakers must begin their comments by stating their name and address.
4. Time Limits:
   • Individual speakers are limited to 3 minutes each. Time will be monitored by staff.
   • To avoid repetitive comments, groups are encouraged to appoint a spokesperson.
   • At the Board’s request, groups with the same stance may be asked to designate a spokesperson, who may be given up to 8 minutes.
   • The Board has the discretion to grant additional time.
5. Public Comment Period:
   • Public comments must be made during the designated public comment period on the agenda or submitted through the online portal by 5:00 pm the day before the meeting.
   • Comments or questions outside the public comment period will be addressed at the discretion of the Chair.
6. Online Submissions:
   • Online comments must be submitted through the online portal by 5:00 pm the day before the meeting to be included in the public agenda packet.
   • Comments received after this deadline or through Zoom during the meeting will not be addressed.
7. Single Platform Use: Each commenter is limited to one platform. A person may submit a comment online or speak in person, but not both.
8. No Dialogue: Public comments are not intended for impromptu questions, and the Board will not engage in dialogue during the public comment period.
9. Board Response: The Board has the discretion to respond to public comments but may choose not to respond.