The Board of Trustees values the input of citizens and community members regarding all aspects of the Authority. This input is important because it allows the Board to hear all views on all matters. The public is permitted to offer comment on general matters pertaining to TARTA or TARPS prior to the introduction of pending resolutions at the beginning of the meeting. The public may also offer comment on the resolution being introduced when the President asks for discussion prior to the Board voting on the resolution. This allows for input before a passage of said resolutions. At the end of this time, the public comment period will be closed.
To ensure a quality public comment portion during Board meetings, including the meetings of any committees, all citizens, and community members who would like to speak before the Board shall abide by these general rules:
Each speaker must sign in prior to the start of the meeting.
Public comment is limited to two (3) minutes per person or five (5) minutes per group, per meeting.
Please contact Andy Cole at acole@tarta.com or 419-245-5213 about providing public comments at TARTA Board meetings, if special accommodations are needed to attend the meetings or with any questions.
The general guidelines are established as a way to provide the maximum opportunity for Board members to listen to citizens and community members and provide an organized and structured procedure for feedback.
