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times confine their remarks to those facts which are germane and relevant, as determined by the <br />presiding officer, to the question or matter under discussion. <br />D. No Use of Public Comment for Campaigns. No person may use public comment or <br />Citizens' Forum for the purpose of assisting a campaign for election of any person to any office <br />or for the promotion of or opposition to any ballot proposition. Further, any direct mention of a <br />candidate's candidacy or a ballot proposition shall constitute grounds for immediate suspension <br />of such person's right to speak at that Council meeting. <br />E. No Use of Public Comment for Advertising. No person addressing the Council may use <br />Public Comment for the purpose of advertising. Advertising is defined as "promoting by making <br />known, proclaiming publicly, drawing attention to, or making conspicuous any item, product, <br />service, or thing, for profit or otherwise." This does not prevent or preclude any person <br />addressing the Council from expressing his or her views or opinions on matters over which the <br />Council has jurisdiction. Also, this does not prohibit individuals or organizations from promoting <br />public events or causes through public requests for proclamations and presentations as provided <br />in Rule 813. <br />F. Transgression. The presiding officer shall retain authority to determine whether a speaker's <br />remarks fail to comply with these Rules or exceed the scope of the designated forum, and the <br />presiding officer shall have the right to suspend such person's right to speak, subject to the <br />Council's right to overrule such decision <br />RULE 8 - PROCLAMATIONS AND PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS <br />A. Public Requests for Proclamations. It is the policy of the Council to consider requests to <br />proclaim certain events or causes when such proclamations pertain to an Everett event, <br />person, organization, or cause with local implications. The Council will consider requests <br />that are timely, have potential relevance to a majority of Everett's population, and either <br />forward positive messages or call upon the support of the community. The following guidelines <br />and requirements apply to requests for consideration of proclamations: <br />1. The person(s) or organization making the request must submit a completed Application <br />Requesting a City Proclamation and submit a copy of the proposed proclamation. <br />2. The request should be made at least ten days in advance of the requested Council meeting. <br />3. The Mayor and Council President will determine if the proposed proclamation meets the intent <br />of this policy. <br />4. The Council will not make more than two proclamations at one Council Meeting. <br />5. The City retains the right to modify, edit, or otherwise amend the proposed <br />proclamation to meet its requirements, needs, or policy determinations. <br />6. Once approved, the proclamation will be included on the appropriate Council agenda. <br />7 <br />