Public Participation at Board and Committee Meetings

Attending a Meeting

Board meetings are open to the public, except when specifically noticed otherwise in accordance with the Open Meeting Act. The audience is given appropriate opportunities to comment on any issue presented in open session before the Board, but the Chairperson may apportion available time among those who wish to speak. The public can comment on individual agenda items and are afforded an opportunity at the beginning of each meeting to comment on any item not on the agenda.

Teleconference

Some meetings may also be accessible via teleconference. If the meeting is teleconferenced, individuals listening to the meeting will have an opportunity for public comment. Instructions for the teleconference will be provided on the agenda for the particular meeting.

Physical Location of Meetings

Unless otherwise noticed, Board and Committee meetings will take place at the Board’s offices located at 660 Davis Street, San Francisco, 94111.