The public is cordially invited to attend board meetings to become better acquainted with the operation and programs of the district. The board conducts meetings for the purpose of carrying on the official business of the district. The meetings are not public hearing meetings but are meetings held in public.
Public participation will be permitted only as indicated on the agenda and at the discretion of the board. In order that the board may conduct the meeting in a civil and professional manner, comments from the public should not include gossip, defamatory words, or abusive and vulgar language. The board reserves the right to terminate any presentation which does not adhere to the guidelines set forth in this policy.
Orderly conduct of a meeting does not permit spontaneous discussion from the audience. All persons who wish to participate must do so through established procedures. These procedures are designed to encourage participation and ensure the orderly management of the meetings. The board is committed to compliance with the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act as well as all other federal and state laws which regulate or affect board actions and policy.