At public meetings, there are always periods for public comment. The first comment period is for residents to comment on agenda items. Members of the public are afforded three (3) minutes to speak on agenda items only. Members may not stack or cede time to other speakers to increase the time allotment of any one individual beyond three (3) minutes. Members are requested but not required to state their name and address for the record. A second public comment period occurs after agenda items have been completed, this time, members may speak on any topic within the City portfolio. Again, members are allotted three (3) minutes to speak on their topic and are requested to state their name and address for the record.
If a member is not able to attend a meeting in person to make their comment, they may do so by emailing the City Clerk's office at clerk@cityofsaline.org. Written comments must be submitted no later than three (3) hours before the start of the scheduled meeting on the date.
ln addition to the content of the public comment the communication should clearly state if the submitter desires that the message be read and the time and date of the public meeting at which to read it. The same time limitations shall apply to the reading of written public comment as to in-person comments. Conveyance of written comments is considered a privilege and not a right under this policy.
The City and its staff shall not be responsible for errors, omissions or inconsistencies occurring as a result of submitting a comment in written form in lieu of in-person, including but not limited to failure to deliver such comment. Written messages that constitute a breach of peace may be redacted, reduced, or eliminated so as to comply with the same standards applied to in-person comments. Any comments read during the meeting, whether containing the entire original message or some portion of it, shall be made a part of the public record. Written comments shall be reduced to comply with the three-minute limitation.
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Public Comment Policy
Saline City Council and the Mayor have made and certified a special assessment roll for the Special Assessment District, which will set forth the relative portion of the cost of the Fire Protection that is to be levied for the upcoming tax year in the form of special assessments against each benefited lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. To read the full notice, click here.
The City Clerk’s office is responsible for maintaining the City records, which includes all actions of the City Council and Planning Commission, as well as deeds, easements, contracts and other general records. Records are also kept for Oakwood Cemetery. To speak to someone in the Clerk's department please call (734) 429-4907 x2209 or 2216.
The City Clerk’s office conducts all elections in the city for school, local, State and Federal elections. For voter registration and absentee ballots contact extensions 2216 or 2209. View Page »
The City Clerk’s office no longer oversees the filing of passport applications. Passport applications are available online at www.travel.state.gov.
The City Clerk’s office maintains the records for Oakwood Cemetery. The Clerk’s office handles all sales and/or transfer of ownership for cemetery spaces. Genealogy record searches of the Cemetery are provided for a fee. For assistance with Oakwood Cemetery contact x2209. View Page »
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