Restler opens public testimony and gives procedural instructions
Restler opens the hearing to public testimony, reminding attendees to remain silent and that the witness table is reserved for testifiers. He explains that speakers get two minutes, written testimony can be submitted to the Sergeant at Arms or emailed within 72 hours, and audio/video recordings are not accepted.
I am now opening the hearing for public testimony.
I would like to remind members of the public that this is a formal government proceeding, and decorum shall be observed at all times.
I will try to maintain that myself.
As such, members of the public shall remain silent at all times.
The witness table is reserved for people who wish to testify.
No video recording or photography is allowed from the witness table.
Further, members of the public may not present audio or video recordings as testimony may...
But may submit transcripts of such recordings to the Sergeant of Arms for inclusion in the hearing record.
If you wish to speak at today's hearing, please fill out an appearance card with the Sergeant of Arms and wait to be recognized.
When recognized, you will have two minutes to speak on today's hearing topic.
If you have a written statement or additional written testimony you wish to submit for the record, please provide a copy of that testimony to the Sergeant of Arms.
You may also email written testimony to testimonycouncil.nwc.gov within 72 hours of this hearing.
Audio and video recordings will not be accepted.