Rules of Procedures Governing Public Appearances
Before the City Commission

1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
   

   If an attorney, or any person, appears before the Commission in a representative capacity, first obtain and complete a comment card from the City Clerk. Comment cards must be returned to the City Clerk within the first five minutes after the start of Public Comments on an agenda item. After being recognized, approach the podium, give your name and address, identify your client or clients (if applicable), group or organization, state whether or not they are resident taxpayers of the City of Hollywood and then state whether they are in favor of, or against the agenda item in question and proceed to succinctly state the client's, group or organization's position or present information on their behalf. (R-2003-147, adopted 5/21/2003) commproc.htm

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
   

   If an attorney, or any person, appears before the Commission in a representative capacity, first obtain and complete a comment card from the City Clerk. Comment cards must be returned to the City Clerk within the first five minutes after the start of the Public Hearing on an agenda item. After being recognized, approach the podium, give your name and address, identify your client or clients (if applicable), group or organization, state whether or not they are resident taxpayers of the City of Hollywood and then state whether they are in favor of, or against the agenda item in question and proceed to succinctly state the client's, group or organization's position or present information on their behalf. (R-2003-147, adopted 5/21/2003)

3. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
   

   Citizens' Comments shall be held on the Third Wednesday of each month at the Regular City Commission Meeting in the City Commission Chambers, Room 219, at 5:00 PM. Each speaker must first obtain and complete a Citizens' Comment card from the City Clerk. Comment cards must be returned to the City Clerk within the first five minutes after Citizens' Comments starts. Each speaker shall be given 3 minutes to speak. If more than 10 speakers register, the Commission shall limit the amount of time per speaker. A citizen's time is not transferable. (R-2003-147, adopted 5/21/2003)

4. CITY COMMISSION BACKUP INFORMATION
   

   For each agenda item, backup may be reviewed in the City Clerk's Office in Room 221, or on the City's page at www.hollywoodfl.org/city_clerks/comm_meeting.htm

5. CITIZENS REQUEST FOR SERVICE FORMS
   

   If any citizen has a complaint he/she wishes to register with the City, or a request for service, a form is available at the Information Desk in the Lobby which may be completed and submitted to the Office of Community Relations.

6. LOBBYISTS REGISTRATION REQUIRED
   

   Registration as a lobbyist in the City of Hollywood is required if any person, firm or corporation is being paid to lobby the City Commission on any petition or issue, pursuant to Section 30.15 of the Code of Ordinances. Registration forms are available in the City Clerk's Office, Room 221.

   Lobbyist Info (pdf)
   Lobbyist Registration Form (pdf)

7. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES
   

   Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate in City programs and/or services may call the Office of the City Manager three business days in advance at (954) 921-3201 (voice). If an individual is hearing or speech impaired, please call 1-800-955-8771 (V-TDD).

8. CELL PHONES AND PAGERS
   

   Please silence all cell phones and pagers prior to entering the meeting.