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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful <br />committed citizens can change the world; indeed, <br />it’s the only thing that ever has.” <br />~ Margaret Mead <br />A guide to <br />providing <br />public testimony <br />Additional questions? <br />For more information about <br />Eugene’s city government, please call the <br />City Manager’s Office at 541-682-5010. <br />“The stakes . . . are too high for government <br />to be a spectator sport.” <br />~ Congresswoman Barbara Jordan <br />City Council Meeting Code of Conduct <br />•Direct all testimony to the Mayor and City Council. <br />•No disruptive or disrespectful language or noises <br />allowed. <br />•No audible displays of agreement or disagreement <br />allowed. Behavior or actions that are unreasonably <br />loud or disruptive, including refusal to obey an <br />order of the presiding officer, shall be cause for <br />removal from City Council meetings. <br />a No clapping, cheering, whistling or booing <br />a “Show of hands” in support encouraged <br />•No bags, briefcases or backpacks allowed on the <br />podium or testimony table. <br />•Flags, signs, posters, and placards are prohibited <br />unless authorized by the presiding officer. <br />Armbands, emblems, badges, and other articles <br />worn on personal clothing, so long as they do not <br />extend from the body in such a way as to cause <br />injury to another are allowed. <br />•Aisles shall be kept clear at all times. <br />Your <br />Opinion <br />Counts <br />The Public Forum is an opportunity for citizens <br />to express opinions, raise issues, and provide <br />information to the City Council. <br />In order to maintain a safe and respectful <br />environment for the expression of all points of view, <br />the following Code of Conduct rules will be enforced. <br />Are there other ways to communicate <br />with the Mayor and City Council? <br />You can contact your City Councilor or the Mayor <br />by telephone, mail or email. For individual <br />contact information, call 541- 682-5010 or visit <br />www.eugene-or.gov/citycouncil. <br />If you are unable to attend a council meeting or <br />are uncomfortable speaking in public, you may <br />submit written testimony to the City Manager’s <br />Office via email, U.S. mail, or in person. <br />City Manager’s Office <br />125 E. 8th Avenue, 2nd floor <br />Eugene, Oregon 97401 <br />mayorcouncilandcitymanager@eugene-or.gov <br />Most City Council meetings are broadcast live <br />on Metro TV, cable channel 21, and are replayed <br />periodically during the week. Webcasts of current <br />and past city council meetings are available for <br />viewing at www.eugene-or.gov/ccwebcast. <br />ATTACHMENT B <br />January 13, 2019, Work Session – Item 2 <br />P <br />a <br />g <br />e <br /> <br />2 <br />7