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Nothing in the open meetings statute obligates public bodies to permit citizens to speak or to present petitions.

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The FOAA does not grant a right to comment at public meetings; however, comments may be authorized by the statutes or bylaws governing a specific public body. A person wishing to comment may request an opportunity to do so, and many public bodies do allow an opportunity for public comment. Anyone wishing to do so should contact the relevant public body for their protocols and expectations regarding public comment.

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The Act protects only the right to observe; it makes no reference to a right to comment or participate. § 10-501(a).

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The meetings act does not address this issue.