Title
MAUI COUNTY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE (RESOLUTION 22-199, RELATING TO PUBLIC TESTIMONY AT OPEN MEETINGS) (GREAT-4(1))
Description
The Committee is in receipt of Resolution 22-199, entitled “APPROVING FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2023 MAUI COUNTY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE A STATE BILL RELATING TO PUBLIC TESTIMONY AT OPEN MEETINGS.” Resolution 22-199’s purpose is to approve for inclusion in the 2023 Maui County Council Legislative Package a proposed State bill, attached as Exhibit “A,” entitled “A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC TESTIMONY AT OPEN MEETINGS.” The purpose of the proposed State bill is to reduce public confusion and unfair restrictions placed upon public bodies by removing the requirement that the presentation of testimony not be limited to the beginning of a board’s agenda or meeting.
Status
The Committee may consider whether to recommend adoption of Resolution 22-199, with or without revisions. The Committee may also consider the filing of Resolution 22-199 and other related action.