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22 Commissioner Burroughs clarified that the proposal is to put comments at the beginning of a meeting. Commissioner Rich said no, announcements only. Commissioner Price asked if it is wise to have announcements and petitions at the same time, as it would take up a lot of time. She agreed with Commissioner Jacobs. Chair Dorosin said it is not fair to say that petitions are made and then not discussed again. He said many petitions turn into future agenda items, where they are discussed in full. Commissioner Marcoplos said to try it out with some flexibility, and if there are some hot topic issues, to move them up and see how it goes. Commissioner McKee said the Board very seldom uses more than 10-15 minutes for petitions as a group. He suggested keeping petitions and announcements where they are. Commissioner Jacobs said there is never a public component for petition responses. Commissioner Jacobs said if all Commissioners agree to keep petitions/comments/announcements at three minutes, then he would be in favor of keeping the agenda as it is. He said the Chair or Vice Chair should be empowered to keep track of the time, and cut Commissioners off when time is up. John Roberts said the BOCC rules require the Board make rule amendments at a regular meeting. Commissioner Burroughs said sometimes people are not comfortable with being cut off, but she is happy with any of the aforementioned options. Chair Dorosin suggested modifying policy at an upcoming regular meeting as follows: 1. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Public Charge 2. Public Comments (Limited to One Hour) 3. Announcements/Petitions/Board Comments by Board Members (Three Minute Limit Per Commissioner) 4. Proclamations/Resolutions/Special Presentations 5. Regular Agenda 6. Public Hearings 7. Reports 8. Consent Agenda • Removal of Items from Consent Agenda • Approval of Remaining Consent Agenda • Discussion and Approval of the Items Removed from the Consent Agenda 9. County Manager's Report 10. County Attorney's Report 11. Appointments — **subject to be moved up if need be 12. Information Items 13. Closed Session 14. Adjournment Commissioner Jacobs requested the clerk's office look at appointments that come in, and note any bi-laws, special considerations of training or other qualifications in the agenda abstract with the appointment. He noted recent confusion regarding a Board of Health appointee. Donna Baker said there is an advisory policy, and bi-laws were adopted in 2012. She said the Board of Health by-laws were never given to the Clerk or the County Attorney. She said any board specific information that she has is always included in the abstract.