This rule is adopted pursuant to the Mississippi Open Meetings Law, (Miss Code Ann 25-41-1 et seq.). All meetings and hearings of the Board shall be open to the general public with the exception of executive sessions held in conformity with the provisions of the MS Code Ann 25-41-7. Members of the general public are welcome to attend meetings of the Board and are subject to the following standards of conduct:
(1) Members of the public, who wish to address the Board, are requested to register with the Secretary of the Board. Organized groups must have one (1) spokesperson. (2) Upon request, an individual or spokesperson will be allowed to address the Board. Speaking time will be limited to 10 minutes, but may be extended by the presiding officer. The Board may, at its discretion, limit the number of people who wish to speak on any one issue. (3) When the Board votes to go into Executive Session, all members of the general public must leave the meeting room. (4) Members of the general public will behave in a calm, professional manner and will not attempt to directly or indirectly interrupt a meeting of the Board. (5) Any member of the general public who does not comply with these rules will be asked to leave the meeting, and upon their refusal will be removed from the meeting. 39 Miss. Code. R. 101-I-9.1
Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.105; Miss. Code Ann. §§ 25-41-1, et seq.