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.