Suggested Procedure for a Public Hearing (Generic)

PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE AND PROCESS

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET

Chairman reads the following notice

This is the public hearing regarding the proposition adopted by the Board of fire commissioners. In accordance with New York State Town Law, all Fire Districts must, prior to proposition taking effect a public hearing must be held regarding the proposition. .

The Secretary of the fire district has filed with this district an affidavit

Stating that the notice of this public hearing was at published or posted at least once at least 5 days before the date specified for the hearing in

The official newspaper of the fire district,

The official signboard of the Town or Towns where the district is located,

On the fire district’s website, and

On the Town or Town website where the district is located.

The notice of public hearing specified the time and date when and the place where this public hearing would be held.

The purpose of this public hearing is to allow member of the public to make comments on the proposition.

Any person may be heard in favor of, or against, the proposition, or wish...