2/13/2024 - Leelanau County | Executive Leadership Guidelines

Summary

The meeting focused on proposed amendments to the Board Rules, notably concerning public comments. Chairman Wessell's email was discussed, where he sought input on structuring public comment effectively while upholding individuals' rights to free speech. A decision was made to include this topic on the Executive Agenda for further discussion in the upcoming meeting.

Public Comments

Chairman Ty Wessell expressed concerns about how public comments are currently framed and the potential for infringing on free speech. Michelle Crocker was tasked with conveying Wessell's sentiments to Bonnie Toskey for any written advice she might provide. It was decided that this subject will be discussed more thoroughly during an Executive Session on February 13, 2024.

Action Items

- Bonnie Toskey to provide written advice regarding the structure and limits of public comment in relation to free speech. - Michelle Crocker to prepare the public comment discussion for the Executive Agenda on February 13, 2024.