Is the District Governing Board abandoning decades of precedent by removing the Open Call to the Public for this particular meeting? Why would it do this?
The Open Call to the public that has been a part of Yavapai Community College agendas for decades appears to be missing from a draft of the agenda of Tuesday’s meeting obtained by the Blog. The Open Call opportunity allows Yavapai County residents to directly address their representatives for up to three minutes—a tradition that, while sometimes utilized by only a few, serves as a valuable mechanism for public input on Board decisions.
The agenda for the Tuesday, November 19, 2024, meeting has not yet been posted to the public as of Saturday, November 16, leaving the status of the Open Call uncertain. The Blog cannot confirm that it will be missing when published on Monday but it was not evident on a draft agenda obtained by the Blog.
If you plan to attend the meeting at 1 p.m. on the Prescott Campus at the Rock House, be sure to review the posted agenda on Monday to see if the Open Call remains part of the session. This decision, while on the surface appearing pretty minor, could significantly impact public participation in governance over the long run—stay informed!
Note that the Tuesday meeting will most likely be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/user/YavapaiCollege