Rule 30-1001-1.11 - Open MeetingsIn compliance with the Open Meetings Act, members of the public are welcome to attend all meetings of the Board. The Board has adopted the following rules of conduct for members of the public who attend a meeting of the Board.
A. Members of the public are requested to register with the Executive Secretary at least ten (10) business days prior to the scheduled meeting they wish to attend. If a member of the public has not registered prior to the meeting, they are requested to register with the Executive Secretary upon entry to the meeting area. Organized groups must have one (1) designated spokesperson.B. Upon request and recognition of the Board Chair, an individual or spokesperson may be recognized to address the Board for ten (10) minutes, unless such time is extended by the Chair.C. As prescribed by law, members of the public are not allowed to attend meetings of the Board when in Executive Session. All members of the public will be asked to leave the meeting area and allowed to return only when so advised by the Board Chair.D. Members of the public are expected to conduct themselves in a calm, courteous and professional manner.E. Any member of the public who does not comply with these rules will be dismissed from the meeting.30 Miss. Code. R. 1001-1.11
Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-36-19(1)(a) and 25-41-1 et seq