4. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Darlington County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Section 2-85 governs Citizens Comments. The following rules shall apply:
(1) Any citizen will be allowed a maximum of 2 minutes during this 30 minutes.
(2) The order of speakers shall be on a first-come, first serve basis as recorded on a log provided before and during the meeting.
(3) Input must be in the form of suggestions, information or comments pertaining to programs or activities of county government. Rules of order and conduct shall apply. Comments should not be made, either complimentary or critical, naming any citizen, board or commission member, employee, or councilmember.
(4) Speakers' comments will be received only as information. This time is provided for citizens to state their suggestions, information or comments, not for a debate or interrogation involving councilmembers or staff. If a member of council wishes to have discussion of a topic initiated during citizen comments, a member can make a motion to have the topic scheduled for council discussion and possible action at a subsequent meeting.
(5) Speakers desiring more time for a presentation should seek to make a scheduled appearance as provided for by section 2-83(d).