Policy and Procedures on Remote Public Participation in Meetings


In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute (R.S.) 42:14 to require public bodies to accommodate members of the public with a disability recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) such that those members of the public can participate during the open meetings.

1.  Remote Participation: Citizens with a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act can participate in public comment portions of City Council meetings via
telephone for real-time engagement.

2.  Public Comment Submission: Questions must be submitted online through the City of Sulphur’s official website www.sulphur.org via "ADA Addresses Council” online form
submission or by phone at 337-527-4571 for City Clerk before 8:00 a.m. of the designated day of the public meeting.

3.  Acknowledgment: Upon successful submission, the City Clerk’s office will confirm receipt via email or phone call and call the number the audience member gave for remote
participation.

4.  Participation: The City Clerk will call the phone number the audience member provided during the time of the meeting.

5.  Time Limit: Each citizen may present their comment for up to three (3) minutes, whether attending in person or remotely.

6.  Livestreaming: All City Council meetings will be live streamed on YouTube, with links located on the City’s website.

7. Public Awareness: The City will inform the public about this policy on the City website.

This policy aims to ensure that all citizens have an accessible avenue to comment on agenda items during a live public meeting.