COUNCIL RULE 4.505 DISRUPTION OF MEETING

Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee · 2026-06-16 · agenda_item

This public notice concerns a proposed rule change regarding meeting conduct for the City of Jacksonville's Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee and other public meetings led by a City Council Member. The rule, currently under review, would allow presiding officers to bar or remove individuals who disrupt meetings. Disruptive behavior includes political campaigning, making excessive noise or movement, displaying signs larger than 21 by 21 inches, audible cellphone noises, consuming alcohol or controlled substances, making offensive remarks or gestures, refusing to stop speaking, or returning after removal. This item is early in the public process, as it is pending review. The potential work involves establishing and enforcing new meeting protocols, which could include security services, administrative support for managing meeting access, and potentially legal services for rule interpretation. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers in security, administrative support, and legal fields are encouraged to reach out now, before final decisions are made, to understand how they might support these new city procedures.

sign size limit

21 inches by 21 inches