1. Requests to address the Board: Requests to appear before the Board to make comments to or ask questions of the Board must be received by the Secretary in writing no later than three business days before the Board meeting at which the individual wishes to speak. The Secretary will review this request and notify the person making the request whether he/she may give public comment at the next meeting. The request should set out clearly the nature of the subject matter to be presented and must relate to matters within the jurisdiction of the Board. In making a request to appear before the Board, individuals must give their names and any relevant title or affiliation. Substitute speakers will not be permitted.
2. Time allocation: The Board will allow up to fifteen minutes in total for public comment/questions per meeting. An individual speaker will be permitted five minutes for a presentation. This will be strictly adhered to with assistance of a timekeeper. Thus, a maximum of three speakers will be recognized for each Board meeting. Copies of speakers’ comments, questions, and/or other written materials for distribution to the Board of Managers will be accepted. Where appropriate, responses to questions germane to Illinois Ventures will be provided within a reasonable amount of time.
3. Scheduling of speakers: When the number of requests to address the Board at a given session exceeds the time available, requests will be approved based on the date the written request was received by the Secretary of the Board. In addition, preference will be given to subject matters that relate to the agenda for the relevant Board meeting and to avoid repetitiveness. Finally, the Board will not hear presentations or entertain questions on the following topics; statements concerning the private activities, lifestyles or beliefs of individuals employed by or associated with Illinois Ventures; grievances of individual employees; proposals or bids for contracts; or, litigation involving Illinois Ventures.
4. Scheduling of sessions: The Chair will preside during Board of Managers’ sessions to receive public comment/questions. The Secretary is responsible for scheduling such sessions.
Contact information for questions regarding public comment and to submit a request
Emailed, hand-delivered, or U.S.-mailed requests must be received no later than three business days prior to a scheduled Board Meeting, at one of the means below:
2242 W Harrison St, Suite 201, MC-680
Chicago, IL 60612
Tel: 312-996-9853