In person public comments will be taken first, virtual attendees will be taken in the order in which they raise their hand. Requests to speak will not be taken after the public comment period ends, unless under the Chair's discretion. General Public Comment, at the beginning of the Board of Directors meeting only, will be limited to five speakers. Additional speakers with general public comments will be heard at the end of the meeting. Two minutes of time is allotted per speaker, unless otherwise directed by the Chair.
Public Comment process for in-person participation
- Fill out a speaker slip located at the entrance of the Board Room
- Submit speaker slip to MTS staff seated at the entrance of the Board Room
- When your name is announced, please approach the podium located on the right side of the dais to make your public comments.
Public Comment process for virtual participation via Zoom platform
- Click the raise hand icon located in the bottom center of the platform
- The Clerk will announce your name when it is your turn to speak
- Unmute yourself to speak
Public Comment process for virtual participation via Zoom dial-in option
- Dial +1-669-900-9128
- Type in the zoom meeting ID found in the Meeting Packet of the meeting that is taking place (https://www.sdmts.com/about/meetings-and-agendas) and press #
- Dial *9 to raise your hand via phone
- The Clerk will call out the last 4 digits of your phone number to announce you are next to speak
- Dial *6 to unmute yourself
Written Public Comments (before the meeting)
Written public comments will be recorded in the public record and will be provided to MTS Board Members in advance of the meeting. Comments must be emailed or mailed to the Clerk of the Board* by 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the meeting.
Translation Services
Requests for translation services can be made by contacting the Clerk of the Board* at least four working days in advance of the meeting.
Clerk of the Board Contact Information
