(a) At each Commission meeting, the Commission shall provide the public with an opportunity to address the Commission on any matter on which the Commission has not already held a public hearing and which is not scheduled for a public hearing during the meeting.

(b) The Commission may provide the public the opportunity required by subdivision (a) either prior to or as part of Commission consideration of the matter on which comments would be offered.

(c) Speakers shall be heard in the order in which they sign up and shall generally be limited to three minutes each. The total time for public comment shall generally be limited to a total of fifteen (15) minutes.

(d) The Commission may provide more time to each speaker and may extend the total time available for public comment beyond fifteen (15) minutes if the Commission or the Chair believes that such an extension is necessary to allow a reasonable opportunity for all members of the public who want to testify.

(e) Members of the public who believe that they need additional opportunity to communicate with the Commission may present written material to the Commission at any time subject to such deadlines as the Commission or Chair may impose concerning matters for which specific Commission action may be required in the future.

(f) The Executive Director shall insure that copies of all written materials received prior to any deadline established by the Commission or the Chair are provided to the Commission in a timely manner.

(g) The Commission shall not take any action on any matter raised during the public comment period other than to schedule the matter for a future meeting agenda or to refer the matter to the staff for investigation unless the matter is already scheduled for action by the Commission later in the meeting.