Section 1415 - Public Participation at MeetingsDuring meetings of the California Horse Racing Board (Board) subject to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Government Code § 11120 et seq.), the following rules regarding public participation apply:
(a) Time. (1) A member of the public will have two minutes to speak per agenda item and two minutes to speak during the general public comment period.(2) A member of the public who requires translation or interpretive services will have four minutes to speak per agenda item.(3) The Chairperson may limit the amount of time members of the public are allocated for individual comments to less than two minutes per agenda item if the number of commenters wishing to speak would otherwise exceed 30 minutes per agenda item.(4) A member of the public may not transfer his or her unused time for public comment to another member of the public.(5) Any member of the public who does not receive the opportunity to speak due to the expiration of the allocated time set forth in subdivision (a)(3) may submit comments in writing during the meeting. To be included as an addendum to the public Board materials packet, written comments must be limited to items listed on the agenda or within the Board's jurisdiction and be provided to a designated staff member.(b) Rules of Organization and Order. (1) In order to provide public comment as set forth in subdivision (a)(1) or (a)(2), a member of the public is encouraged, but not required, to submit a request to provide public comment that includes their name, the agenda item number, and the topic they wish to address. Completed public comment requests should be submitted to a designated staff member prior to the start of the public comment period. Speakers will be called in the order in which the public comment requests are received unless otherwise grouped or organized by topic and/or organization.(2) A speaker shall address only the Board during public comment and shall not direct comments at other members of the public in attendance.(3) A speaker shall yield the floor to any member of the Board who wishes to ask a question or otherwise speak during the speaker's comment. (A) If a member of the Board wishes to speak to a commenter or ask a clarifying question, the two minutes allowed for the public comment will be paused and additional time will be granted to the speaker to respond to the Board member.(4) A speaker shall limit comments to the subject matter of the agenda item being heard or, if commenting during the general public comment period, to matters that are subject to the Board's jurisdiction.(5) A member of the public may not disrupt any other attendee(s) from viewing, hearing, or participating in any portion of the meeting.(6) A member of the public shall not bring signs, flags, banners, exhibits, marquees, or other demonstrative objects into the meeting room. A member of the public may carry and/or display paper materials no larger than an 8.5 x 11 inch sized paper in the meeting room, provided that such paper materials are displayed below shoulder height, and do not otherwise obstruct the view of any other attendee(s).(7) The Chairperson may require a member of the public to leave the meeting, or limit that individual's opportunity to provide public comment, if that individual purposely violates this Regulation or otherwise purposefully disrupts or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. Prior to removal or limiting the individual's public comment, the Chairperson shall notify the person that they have failed to comply with meeting procedures, request that they comply, and inform them of the consequences of non-compliance.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 4, § 1415
1. New section filed 4-7-2022; operative 7-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 14). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20. Note: Authority cited: Section 19440, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 11121 and 11125.7, Government Code.
1. New section filed 4-7-2022; operative 7/1/2022 (Register 2022, No. 14). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.