All number or lettered items on this agenda are hereby designated for possible action as if the words for possible
action were written next to each, except for items marked with an asterisk (*). Items on this agenda may be taken
out of order, combined with other items, discussed, or voted on as a block, removed from the agenda, moved to
another agenda of another later meeting at the discretion of the Chairperson.
Public comment and time limits.
Public comments are welcomed during the Public Comment period for all matters, whether listed on the agenda or
not, and are limited to three minutes per person. Additionally, public comment of three minutes per person will be
heard during individually numbered items designated as “for possible action” on the agenda. Public comment on
action items must pertain to the action item being considered. Persons are invited to submit comments in writing
on the agenda items and/or attend and make comment on that item at the Committee Meeting. Persons may not
allocate unused time to other speakers. Members of the public may submit public comment via Teams by logging
into the webinar using the link at the top of the agenda. This option will require a computer with audio and video
capabilities. To provide public comment via Teams, please use the “Raise Hand” feature during any public
comment period. To join by telephone, please call 1-775-325-0620 and enter the Phone Conference ID: 706 051
842#. To provide public comment via telephone, press *5 to raise your hand during any public comment period,
and *6 to mute or unmute your phone.
Forum restrictions and orderly conduct of business.
The Washoe County LEPC is a community-based organization that assists in preparing for emergencies related to
hazardous materials. The presiding officer may order the removal of any person whose statement to other
conduct disrupts the orderly, efficient, or safe conduct of the meeting. Warnings against disruptive conduct may or
may not be given prior to removal. The viewpoint of a speaker will not be restricted, but reasonable restrictions
may be imposed upon the time, place, and manner of speech. Irrelevant and unduly repetitious statements and
personal attacks which antagonize or incite others are examples of speech that may be reasonably limited.
Responses to public comments.
The Washoe County LEPC can deliberate or take action only if a matter has been listed on an agenda properly
posted prior to the meeting. During the public comment period, speakers may address matters listed or not listed
on the published agenda. The Open Meeting Law does not expressly prohibit responses to public comments by the
Committee. However, responses from Washoe County LEPC members to unlisted public comment topics could
become deliberation on a matter without notice to the public. On the advice of legal counsel and to ensure the
public has notice of all matters the Washoe County LEPC will consider, Washoe County LEPC members may choose
not to respond to public comments, except to correct factual inaccuracies, ask for County staff clarification, or ask
that a matter be addressed on a future meeting or
district forum. Washoe County LEPC members may do this either during the public comment item or during the
following item: “LEPC CHAIRPERSON/BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS/ITEMS AND SELECTION OF TOPICS FOR
FUTURE MEETINGS”
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Posting locations.
