MEETING PROTOCOLS
Public Comment: For subjects not listed on the agenda, the public will be invited to speak under the
"PUBLIC COMMENTS" section of the agenda. Speakers wishing to address a specific agenda item will
be invited to address the Committee at the time the item is being considered. All speakers, including
anyone using simultaneous translation equipment, are allowed two (2) minutes to present comments.
Speakers using a translator will receive twice the allotted time. Individuals wishing to present more
detailed information are encouraged to submit comments in writing. Written comments are included
in the record for meeting and, as such, are available for public inspection and may be posted to the
District’s website.
Order of Agenda Items: The Committee may discuss any item on the agenda and in any order.
Electronic Devices: All electronic devices such as cell phones, smartphones, tablets and
similar-sounding devices, shall be placed on mute, vibrate or silent mode during Committee meetings
pursuant to District
Ordinance No. 12.
Availability of Agenda Related Materials: Written agenda related materials are generally available to
the public 72 hours prior to the meeting or at the time the materials are distributed to a majority of
the Committee members. Written materials presented at a meeting by staff or a member of the
Committee will be available to the public at that time, or after the meeting if supplied by an outside
party. Agenda related materials are available on the District’s website or by contacting the District or
Committee Secretary.
Accessible Public Meetings: Committee meetings are accessible to individuals in wheelchairs.
Depending on the location, the meeting site may be equipped with assistive listening devices for
individuals with a hearing impairment. Written materials in appropriate alternative formats or
disability-related modification/accommodation must be made three business days in advance of the
meeting to help ensure availability.
Alternative Formats/Interpreters: Written materials in appropriate alternative formats or disability
related modification/accommodation must be made three business days in advance of the meeting to
help ensure availability. Subject to availability, sign language and foreign language interpreters will be
provided upon request with 72-hour notice.
Scented Products: Please refrain from wearing scented products as there may be attendees
susceptible to environmental illnesses.
Contact Information:
Please direct requests for disability-related modification or accommodation and/or interpreter
services to the Committee Secretary c/o the AC Transit Planning Department, 1600 Franklin Street,
Oakland, California, 94612 or call (510) 891-7201.