Press Release for Guidelines for Commissioners Meetings

Guidelines for Commissioners Meetings "At the Bradford County Commissioners’ meeting held on April 14, 2011, Chairman Mark W. Smith implemented guidelines for conduct at Commissioners’ meetings. These new guidelines are meant to ensure that members of the public have equal opportunity to address the Board of Commissioners in a timely manner and that each person is heard respectfully. In past meetings there have been cases of disrespectful behavior, people interrupting each other, talking out of turn and speaking for long periods of time about many different subjects. Furthermore, Bradford County Commissioners’ meetings are open meetings to conduct the business of Bradford County government; they are not forums for political campaigning. Commissioner Smith would like to remind all candidates, incumbents and challengers, that the Bradford County Commissioners’ meetings are not the place for campaigning. Citizens who wish to speak at a commissioners’ meeting are asked to sign in before the start of the meeting, giving their name, address, and topic of discussion. Residents may also call the Commissioners office to request to be put on the list for visitors’ remarks. These guidelines are important to make sure that each citizen is heard, respected and recognized."