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If a member of the public wishes to speak about a planning item on the agenda can the chairman allow them to speak
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A committee meeting has the same requirements as a council meeting as far as notice of meeting and agenda. As for a council meeting the public can attend but can only speak if there is an agenda item stating a set aside time for comments & questions. The chair at any meeting ( council or committee) can allow members of the council to speak if they feel so inclined. There is no legal allowance for the public to speak at a meeting as it is a meeting of the committee or council.
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