36 Miss. Code. R. 2-11-211.3

Current through December 10, 2024
Rule 36-2-11-211.3 - 020-015 Rules and Regulations Governing the Conduct of Persons at ITS Board Meetings

(Adopted by ITS Board July 1989)

1.General Conduct
A.Public Attendance:

Any person desiring to attend meetings of the ITS Board may do so to the extent that space is available.

B.Demeanor:

During the course of all meetings attendees should limit their exits and entrances and other movements or private conversations within the meeting room.

C.Interruptions:

No unsolicited interjections by attendees will be allowed unless the Chairman grants approval.

D.Disruptions:

Disruptive conduct of any kind-is not allowed and will result in exclusion from the meeting,

2.Recording or Transmission Devices
A.Prohibitions:

No visual recording or transmission of Board meetings will be permitted. The taking of photographs is likewise not allowed.

B.Provisionally Permitted Methods:

There are no proscriptions against non-intrusive, mechanical or manual methods of transcription such as note-taking or silent court reporting machines, provided space permits.

C.Rescinding of Permission:

The Chairman reserves the right to rescind permission regarding the transcription of any proceeding and require the discontinuance of any mode of transcription which in the Chairman's opinion demonstrates a disrupting effect on the conduct of the meeting.

3.Oral Presentations
A.Authorization:

Any person obtaining prior permission from the Chairman of the Board may make a single oral presentation before the Board members at a regularly-scheduled meeting.

B.Denial:

The Chairman reserves the right to deny any such request if it is not received in time to reasonably allow for adjustments in the agenda or if, in the Chairman's opinion, the presentation is unnecessary or will be unduly burdensome.

C.Time Allotted:

Any person obtaining such permission will be allotted a reasonable amount of time not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes to address the members of the Board. Any additional time allotted will be discretionary with the Chairman. No Question and Answer session will be permitted unless the members of the Board grant approval.

D.Rebuttal or Corroboration:

Persons wishing to have equal time before the Board for the purpose of rebutting or corroborating any oral presentation must adhere to the procedure set out above.

36 Miss. Code. R. 2-11-211.3

25-53-11
Adopted by ITS Board July 1989
Amended 7/1/2015
Amended 11/18/2015
Amended 11/24/2017