Douglas adopts Zoom Webinar as newest way for public to participate in public comment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/17/2021 - 3:11pm
MINDEN — Douglas County updated their process for providing public comment via Zoom as meetings continue to be accessed online. Those who choose to participate and provide public comment via Zoom will need to do so through advanced registration with the Zoom Webinar feature.
The Webinar feature accommodates engagement with larger audiences and is effective in helping prevent uninvited users from accessing the session.
The process for providing public comment is available through three formats: via Zoom Webinar, by phone or written comment. The following is a guide outlining instructions for each format.
OPTION 1: JOIN THE ZOOM MEETING
This option is best fit for those who are looking for a more traditional method of public comment and/or want to provide comment on multiple agenda items. This public comment is done live, but requires you to register ahead of time to receive access into the meeting. Directions to Join with Video:
1. Register in advance with the Zoom Webinar feature by clicking on the meeting portal, http://douglascountynv.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx
2. Click ‘agenda’ for the BOCC meeting you would like to make public comment during.
3. Click on the link found on the first page of the meeting agenda to register (the link is different for each meeting)
4. You will receive an email confirmation with meeting access information.
OPTION 2: CALL INTO THE ZOOM MEETING
1. Call (775) 782-9821 to obtain the meeting phone number, meeting ID and passcode (the meeting ID and passcode is different for each meeting)
2. Participants who call-in will be muted until it is time for public comment, a moderator will then unmute callers one at a time for public comment.
OPTION 3: PROVIDE WRITTEN COMMENT PRIOR TO MEETING
This is the best fit for those who may not feel comfortable on the phone or Zoom and/or for people who would like to get their public comment to the Commissioners prior to the board meeting. Written material exists in the Supplemental packet for the County Commissioners and public to see. There is no limit to how much you can write.
Directions to Submit Online:
Click on the following link to take you to the online public form found on the County’s website, https://www.douglascountynv.gov/government/board_of_county_commissioners...
Type into each line of the online form.
Click on submit.
Directions to Submit via Email:
1. In your email please include: the date of the board meeting you are referencing, your full name, and the agenda topic you are commenting on.
2. Attach comment.
3. Send email to boccpubliccomment@douglasnv.us
Directions to Submit via In-Person Form:
1. Pick-up a blank public comment form from the County Manager’s office located at the Minden Inn at 1594 Esmeralda Avenue in Minden.
2. Once you’ve filled it out, turn it into the County Manager’s office.
Directions to Submit via Mail:
1. Mail your public comment to the Douglas County Manager’s Office at Post Office Box 218, Minden, Nevada 89423.
2. Public comment that is mailed in must be received no later than the day of the board meeting to be added to the record.
County staff and officials continue working to manage and improve levels of participation. For additional questions regarding the public meetings, please call the Douglas County Manager’s Office at (775) 782-9821.
