Public Participation Procedures

All meetings are held in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act and and all statements are part of the public record. For additional information, see the Commmunity Development Commission Rules (pdf).

Written Statements

Written comments must be submitted via email to cdc@cityofchicago.org no later than 24 hours before the start of the meeting.

Verbal Statements

Verbal comments may be requested in person via comment cards that are made available the day of the meeting. Comment providers must:

• limit remarks to three minutes.
• limit remarks to the subject matter appearing on the meeeting's agenda
• submit requests to speak no later than five minutes prior to the start of the scheduled meeting
• and comply with chairman instructions.

The Chair of the meeting has discretion to limit public comment if the commenter fails to comply with the rules or allow reasonable variances from the three-minute time limit in appropriate, non-discriminatory circumstances.

All guests in City Council chambers are required to go through a security screening and observe the below rules of conduct:

• No profane, vulgar, threatening, abusive or disruptive language
• No demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior
• No disruptive behavior or disrespectful conduct during others' presentations
• No banners, flyers, and signage
• No backpacks, large bags and sharp objects larger than 12"x6"x12". (Small, clear bags are subject to search.)
• No food and beverages
• Cell phones must be placed on silent prior to entering
• Individuals must remain seated. Public comment speakers are permitted to stand only when providing public comment
• Small hand-held devices may be used only while seated and the user must refrain from interfering with the ability of others to see or hear the proceedings.

Individuals or groups failing to adhere to these rules will be asked to cease the disruptive conduct and failure to comply will result in their removal by the Sergeant-At-Arms.