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Franklin County Board of Elections

Speaker Request

Rules for Public Comment

The following rules apply to any individual who wishes to speak before the Franklin County Board of Elections:

  1. This form must be filled out completely and submitted prior to the beginning of the board meeting. Submitting this form does not guarantee that you will be granted the opportunity to speak.
  2. Speakers have three minutes to address the board and may only speak if acknowledged by the chair.
  3. Speakers may only request to speak on agenda items.
  4. We ask that a separate speaker slip be submitted for each agenda item.
  5. Speakers may not concede their time to another speaker.
  6. The chair may further limit time allotted.
  7. No person shall engage in conduct that is intended to or is likely to disturb the orderly conduct of the board meeting.
  8. No person shall bring political paraphernalia to the board meeting.

The Executive Manager will deliver speaker slips to the Chair of the Board in the order received.

Board Meeting Policy

Regular Meetings

Regular meetings of the Franklin County Board of Elections shall be held at 3:00 p.m. on the first Monday of every month and shall be held at the main offices of the Board of Elections at 1700 Morse Rd, Columbus 43229. Public notices of regular meetings shall be posted at the main offices of the Board and shall appear on its website.

Special Meetings

Special meetings of the Franklin County Board of Elections shall be held at such times and places within Franklin County as may be necessary to accomplish the responsibilities of the Board. Public notices of special meetings shall be posted at the main offices of the Board and shall appear on its website. Local media organizations of which the Board is generally aware and all other individuals and organizations who request, in writing, notification of special meetings shall be so notified by electronic mail, facsimile, or phone. No special meeting shall be held without 24-hour prior public notification under this policy. Special meetings shall be held at the call of the Chairman of the Board or a minimum of two members of the Board.

Emergency Meetings

Emergency meetings of the Franklin County Board of Elections shall be held at such times and places within Franklin County as may be necessary to accomplish the responsibilities of the Board. Public notices of emergency meetings shall be posted at the main offices of the Board. Local media organizations of which the Board is generally aware and all other individuals and organizations who request, in writing, notification of special or emergency meetings shall be so notified by electronic mail, facsimile, or phone. Emergency meetings shall be held at the call of the Chairman of the Board or a minimum of two members of the Board.