New Jersey A2953 mandates municipal governing bodies and boards of education to allocate sufficient time for public comment at open meetings.

New Jersey A2953 amends the "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act" to ensure that municipal governing bodies and boards of education set aside adequate time for public comment during their meetings. This time must accommodate all requests for public comment, with each speaker receiving a minimum of three minutes. If the public comment portion exceeds the scheduled meeting length, no vote will be taken until the next meeting, allowing all interested members of the public to comment. This bill aims to enhance public participation in governmental and school district issues.

New Jersey A2953 mandates municipal governing bodies and boards of education to allocate sufficient time for public comment at open meetings.

New Jersey A2953 amends the "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act" to ensure that municipal governing bodies and boards of education set aside adequate time for public comment during their meetings. This time must accommodate all requests for public comment, with each speaker receiving a minimum of three minutes. If the public comment portion exceeds the scheduled meeting length, no vote will be taken until the next meeting, allowing all interested members of the public to comment. This bill aims to enhance public participation in governmental and school district issues.