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Clerk to the Board Kristine M. Smith

Clerk@MeckNC.Gov

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 E. 4th St., Charlotte, NC

980-314-2939 or 980-314-2914

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SPEAKER REGISTRATION FORM

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The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners invites all residents to Connect with Mecklenburg County by participating in the governing process.  The Board welcomes public comment and looks forward to hearing from you!Towards the beginning of every regular meeting, there is a section of the agenda called Public Appearance that provides time for the public to address the Board on subjects not appearing on the agenda.  The public may also address specific agenda items at the time the Board discusses them. Speakers will be given up to three (3) minutes each to speak. Speakers may not use their time for campaign purposes or make budget requests. Budget requests must be addressed at Budget Public Hearings which typically occur in January and May each year.  In 2024, they occur on January 17, 2024 and May 23, 2024.

Please review the policy, the agenda, and the meeting calendar before submitting your form.

View the Policy for Addressing the Board

View Meeting Agendas and Schedules

Download the Board’s meeting schedule 

The Board reserves the right to alter the rules on a case by case basis as necessary for the efficient and effective conduct of business. All information provided on this form is subject to the NC Public Records Law (NCGS § 132) and may be released upon request.  If you are unable to complete the online form or to request the list of speakers for a meeting, please contact the Clerk's Office at 980-314-2939 or email  Clerk@MeckNC.Gov. 

Board of County Commissioners meetings are open to the public and the media.

Members of the public can also access and view the Board of County Commissioner Meetings on the Government Channel or online or on Twitter.

Agendas and information for the meeting can be found here.  

Requirements to Speak to the Board:  Speakers requesting to address the Board of County Commissioners at their Regular Meeting must register to speak by 3:00 p.m. EST  ONLINE. After 3:00 p.m. you must register in person at the meeting location.  Remote speakers must provide an email when registering to speak, in order to receive the WebEx link to enter the meeting as a participant. 

FOR BUDGET PUBLIC HEARINGS:  The deadline for online registration for the January 17, 2024 Budget Public Hearing is January 16 at 5:00 p.m.  The deadline for online registration for the May 23, 2024 Budget Public Hearing is May 22 at 5:00 p.m.  After the online registrations close, members of the public may still register in person to speak when they arrive at the meeting/hearing. You are encouraged to sign up in advance, otherwise, your name will be placed at the end of the already existing list of speakers. Anyone wishing to speak via WebEx must provide an email address when registering and be able to call in or log in to the meeting prior to the start on the day of the meeting to address the Board of County Commissioners.  Information will be provided to speakers on the day of meeting for those who have signed up to attend. 

Please note:  If you register to speak remotely (via WebEx) as a group, each speaker of a group will be called upon separately and receive up to three (3) minutes each.  Each speaker must provide their own email. Speakers of a group will speak consecutively.  

Special Assistance or Interpreter Needed at Meeting? If yes, staff will contact you after you submit the form.

Full Name

Home Address

Will you speak as part of a group?

Public Appearance

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