Committee meeting open to the public, on a specific bill, with interested parties invited to testify.
a formal event held prior to a decision that gathers community comments and positions from all interested parties for public record and input into decisions.
A meeting of a house or senate committee or subcommittee during which public testimony may be heard and formal action may be taken on any measure or matter before the committee or subcommittee.
An opportunity for the legislative sponsors to explain the purpose of a bill and members of the general public, state officials and lobbyists to express their views.
a formal opportunity for the Board to receive public opinion on various subjects that may eventually require board action
a formal process, but is held at a place and time convenient for the persons affected by the proposed project
a forum for the public to share concerns, real life stories, questions and recommendations about trade issues
a hearing held after public notice to solicit public input in determining a preferred alternative for or with respect to, any changes to a project
a meeting in which the general public has the opportunity to speak in support or opposition to a proposed use or development
a more formal event than a public meeting
an insufficient level of public involve ment when held at the end of a process and not accompanied by other opportunities to participate
an opportunity for the general public to offer comments on development requests
an opportunity for the public to hear and respond to land use applications
a single opportunity for people to be heard
a Special Council meeting that serves as a forum for members of the public to provide input to Council on all matters relating to land use
a special meeting of City Council convened to consider a proposed zoning by-law change
The OEB operates as an adjudicative tribunal and carries out its regulatory functions in proceedings through oral or written public hearings. These provide a forum for individuals or groups who may be affected by the OEB's ruling to express their views to the OEB and to participate meaningfully in the decision-making process.
A public meeting where legislators seek information on an issue or legislation. A public hearing differs from a regular committee meeting in that it is usually held at various locations throughout the state for the purpose of taking testimony and usually no votes are taken.
A formal meeting wherein governmental officials formally receive the public's views and concerns about an action or proposal.
A formal meeting designed to provide the public with the fullest opportunity to express support of or opposition to a transportation project in an open forum at which a verbatim record (transcript) of the proceedings is kept.
A formal meeting wherein a member of the Air Pollution Control Board, State Water Control Board, or Waste Management Board hears the public's views and concerns about an action or proposal. Public hearings may be a requirement or held upon request during the public comment period.
a hearing formally advertised and convened to afford any person who deems their interest in property to be affected by a proposal an opportunity to be heard.
Each bill is given a public hearing by one or more of the joint committees. Any person may appear at a hearing to favor or oppose a bill. Some committees will accept only written testimony on bills refiled from a previous session.
A formal hearing at which the public has the opportunity to submit comments and testimony on proposed actions for the public record.
A state agency may or may not schedule a public hearing on the regulatory action. If none is scheduled, an interested party may request one and the agency must comply if the request is received no later than 15 days before the end of the 45-day public comment period.
A meeting which members of the public and representatives of state agencies have the opportunity to testify to a legislative committee on bills, resolutions or issues before the committee. Requirements for public hearings are set forth in the Joint Rules. (empty)
A meeting or portion of a meeting setup to give members of the public a chance to speak on a particular subject such as a proposed ordinance.
Conducted by the Public Service Board to allow the Public Service Board to hear comments, concerns, and general thoughts on the case from the general public in at least one county in which the project is proposed after publishing a notice in a local newspaper. Although the Public Service Board cannot rely on these comments as evidence in making its decision, public comments play an important role by raising new issues or offering perspectives that the Public Service Board should consider.
A committee meeting at which members of the public, lobbyists, legislators, and agency representatives speak or register for or against a proposal.