The Hamilton County Commission is set to vote Wednesday on amendments to commission meeting proceedings that, if passed, would go into effect that day.
Among the changes is a requirement for citizens to notify county staff at least a week in advance if they want to speak to the commission concerning items not on the agenda. They would be required to provide their name, address and subject.
According to the resolution, “the discussion of matters previously addressed to the commission may be denied due to repetitiveness.”
In a phone interview, Commission Chair Jeff Eversole, R-Ooltewah, said the commission allows for public comment for each resolution on the agenda at the time the resolution is brought before the commission in accordance with state law.
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