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Napavine City Council Meeting Rules & Conduct
Napavine City Council meetings, special meetings, work sessions and commission/committee meetings are open to the public. The Napavine City Council Regular Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. on the Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 407 Birch Ave. SW. If a citizen would like to speak during a regular council meeting, they may address the City Council under Citizen Comments of the agenda. Be advised that meetings are recorded.
During a Regular Council Meeting Citizens Will:
•Listen and watch
•Present a new issue or raise a concern during the "Citizen Comment" section of the agenda
•Speak during a public hearing. In most cases the Mayor will allow individuals to make their presentation, more time could be allowed depending upon the questions from the Council
•If individuals have handouts for the Council, they must provide them to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting and have ten (10) copies of each handout
•Heckling or speak out of turn from the audience will not be tolerated
•Side conversations need to be taken away from Council chambers and the hallway as to not disrupt or make it hard for others to hear the proceedings
•Silence cell phones
Agendas are typically posted the Friday before each meeting at various locations including City Hall or may be seen at www.cityofnapavine.com on the Mayor and City Council tab.
The Council has the right to cancel meetings for holidays or inclement weather conditions. When possible, prior notice will be given.
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