Guidelines for Participation: 

As per the Timaru District Council Standing Orders. Members of the public are invited to speak during public forum, with each presentation subject to a five-minute time limit. Following each presentation, elected members may ask questions to clarify points, but no decisions or resolutions will be made on items presented during the public forum. The chairperson retains the discretion to restrict or extend the allotted speaking time for all presenters. 

Public forum items requiring consideration will be discussed by elected members at the end of the meeting.