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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 8 OF THE ORLAND PARK VILLAGE CODE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT MEETINGS OF THE VILLAGE BOARD AND ANY OF ITS COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND ADVISORY BOARDS
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WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park (the “Village”) have the authority to adopt ordinances and to promulgate rules and regulations that pertain to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees welcome public comment and public participation at meetings of the Committee of the Whole of the Village Board and at regular meetings of the Board of Trustees, and it will hear any interested individual pursuant to the rules set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and appropriate that there be rules in place to govern meeting decorum and procedure and to provide for respectful public comment at public meetings of the Committee of the Whole of the Village Board and at regular meetings of the Board of Trustees so that there is opportunity for all attendees to have their views known while permitting the Village Board to conduct its meetings in an efficient and effective manner; and
WHEREAS, meetings are formal gatherings where important decisions are made. Without rules, there is a risk of chaos, disruptions, and inappropriate behavior, which can undermine the effectiveness of the meeting and hinder productive discussions. Rules on public comment help maintain order and civility, fostering an environment where everyone feels respected and heard; and
WHEREAS, meetings often have packed agendas with limited time available. By implementing rules such as time limits for individual comments and overall comment periods, meetings can progress more efficiently, allowing for all agenda items to be addressed within the allocated time frame. This ensures that important matters are discussed thoroughly while preventing meetings from running excessively long; and
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