Public Participation Guidelines & Registration

Winnebago County invites public speakers to address the Board. In order to maintain decorum and efficiency, County Code of Ordinances Ch 2, Art II, Div 3, Sec 2-65 establishes the guidelines governing participation.

Speakers may address the Board by registering with the County Board Office:

404 Elm St, Rockford, IL 61101, Rm 533

BoardOffice@wincoil.us

Ph: (815) 319-4225

Requests to address the Board are accepted until 2 hours prior to the start of the meeting. The recommended method of registration is by completing and submitting the attached form (or similar written request.)

Click here to download a the guidelines and registration form.

Participation Guidelines

Total time for public comment will be limited to 21 minutes; providing for as many speakers as the total time limit will permit.
Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes.
Visual aids are not permitted, but handouts may be provided to staff for distribution. It is recommended that a minimum of 24 copies be provided.
Speakers may not address personnel matters, pending or threatened litigation, or zoning matters which are pending before the ZBA, Zoning Committee or the County Board.
Personal attacks or inappropriate language will not be permitted.
The chairperson will determine the sequential order of speakers.
If a particular item is deemed by the chairperson to be controversial, the chairperson shall strive to allow all sides an equal amount of time.

County Board Meetings are generally held at 6:00 pm every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Click here for a listing of dates and exceptions. Meetings are held at the Winnebago County Courthouse: 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101, Room 801 (8th Floor.)

Public Participation Guidelines & Registration

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