Public participation at meetings

Asking a question

Twenty minutes are allowed at the beginning of Authority meetings for dealing with public questions.

If you would like to submit a question, written notice of at least four clear working days should be given to the Chief Executive providing the subject matter and the address and contact number of the person asking the question.

The maximum time allowed for asking a question will be five minutes and a maximum of three questions may be asked by one person/organisation per meeting.

Any questions or statements deemed by the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Chair of the Authority, to be defamatory or which relate to a specific officer or member will not be included.

If you are unable to attend the meeting to ask your question, the Chair will read out your question, together with the Authority's response.

You can read more in the public participation in meetings guidance document.

A record of questions and their replies is recorded in the formal minutes of the meeting.

Public speaking

If you would like to speak at an Authority meeting, written notice of at least two clear working days should be given to the Governance Team, stating which agenda item you wish to make representations on and providing your name, address and contact details.

You will be allowed a maximum of five minutes and a total of ten minutes will be allocated to all speakers on any one item, unless the Chair rules otherwise.

A summary of your representation will be recorded in the formal minutes of the meeting.

You can read more in the public participation in meetings guidance document.

For further information, contact committees@broads-authority.gov.uk