Public Comment Clarified at Corpus Christi City Council Meetings
City of Corpus Christi
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS (News Release) - Recent procedure updates for public comment at City Council meetings, which are now in effect, have been revised for improved public participation.
On June 10, the City Council passed a motion moving the general public comment session from noon to 5:30 p.m. However, during the July 15 meeting, the City Council approved additional changes, which are summarized below:
· Speakers may comment on any agenda item or city-related topic at the 5:30 p.m. General Public Comment Session
· Registration to speak is only required for the 5:30 p.m. General Public Comment Session
· Speakers will sign up at https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/signin or in person at the kiosk located in City Hall. Registration will begin on Mondays at 8:00 a.m. and end on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. when there is a City Council meeting
· Registration is not required to speak on a specific agenda item when it is being considered
· Speakers may ask questions during their time with the understanding that the Mayor, Council Members, and staff shall not answer any questions during the public comment period
For additional information regarding making public comments at City Council meetings, visit Public Comment Procedures | City of Corpus Christi.
In addition to changes in public comment, the order of business for the Council agenda has changed. After opening the meeting, the first order of business is board or committee appointments (if any), followed by the consent agenda. This means that the City Council will begin voting on items at the beginning of the meeting.
City Council meeting agendas are posted online (https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/our-government/mayor-and-council/agendas-and-minutes/) before meetings according to deadlines established by the Texas Open Meetings Act. Currently, agendas are posted on the Friday before the meeting. Starting September 1, the deadline will change, and the agenda will be posted by the end of the day on the Wednesday before the meeting.
