When you arrive at the meeting, the hearings advisor will sign you in. You will then take a seat in the public seating area.
At the start of the hearing, the chairperson will:
- introduce the panel and council staff
- explain how the hearing will proceed.
If you requested to speak at the hearing, you will be called to speak in the order that appears on the hearing schedule.
Members of the hearing panel might ask you questions about your submission while you speak at the hearing.
When it is time for you to speak, you will be asked to present your submission.
Our staff will be there to take notes or provide answers to specific questions.
