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mmmm 12 public hearing regulations to require that once opened, any public hearing remain open until a final decision is made by the Board of County Commissioners. The testimony received at a public hearing is on record as information considered by the hearing body in rendering its decision. Testimony received outside of the public hearing may not be considered. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to assure that all information received prior to the decision of the Board of County Commissioners can be considered.ed. Ifaappr red the amendment would deem a public open, from the initial hearing date until the time of final decision. The Board of Commissioners expressed concern with allowing verbal testimony to be introduced at the Planning Board meeting., Additional opportunities for verbal comments could result in repetition of comments made at the public hearing, and would be a disincentive for attending the Joint Board of Commissioners/Planning Board public hearing. New information or other comments should only be accepted in writing and used by the Planning Board in making a recommendation and by the Board of Commissioners in making the final decision. Similar comments were offered by the Town of Carrboro through the courtesy review procedure established in the Joint Planning Agreement. The Planning Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendment, with changes to allow the introduction of written testimony only after the initial date of the public hearing. MOTION: Jacobs moved approval with the public hearing to remain open for written comment through the Planning Board meeting. Seconded by Eddleman. Yuhasz stated he felt this would be appropriate and the Planning Board would have all the information prior to making its recommendation to the Board of Commissioners. Best indicated he did not understand the r