Public Comment Procedures
City Council Meeting Instructions
For City Council meetings, public comment/input may be provided in four different formats. Please review General Instructions for participation, as well as instructions for your communication medium of choice. There are four mediums of participation: In person, WebEx video, call-in, and in writing.
In-Person
How to make Public Comment in-person:
- Persons may sign up in-person at the kiosk located in City Hall or by using the following link: www.cctexas.com/signin. Sign-up begins on Monday at 8:00 a.m. before the meeting and ends on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.
- Persons must be present in Council Chambers at the time their name is called to speak.
- Follow the General Instructions found here.
WebEx Video
How to make Public Comment via WebEx Video:
- Persons may sign up in-person at the kiosk located in City Hall or by using the following link: www.cctexas.com/signin. Sign-up begins on Monday at 8:00 a.m. before the meeting and ends on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.
- A valid email address must be provided within the form to receive WebEx instructions for video conferencing.
- To participate, users must log in between 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Participants MUST have a functional Internet connection, microphone, and speakers.
- If using video, users MUST maintain decent attire and a decent environment while participating on the call. WebEx admins reserve the right to cancel calls with persons who do not respect decorum.
- Follow the General Instructions found here.
WebEx Phone
How to make Public Comment via WebEx Phone:
- Persons may sign up in-person at the kiosk located in City Hall or by using the following link: www.cctexas.com/signin. Sign-up begins on Monday at 8:00 a.m. before the meeting and ends on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.
- A valid email address must be provided to receive WebEx instructions for telephone conferencing.
- To participate, users must call in between 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Follow the General Instructions found here.
In Writing
How to make Public Comment in writing:
- Persons may submit a written public comment electronically using this Public Comment / Input Form.
- Written comments will be distributed to council members and attached to the meeting minutes when received prior to 11:30 a.m. on meeting days. Comments received after 11:30 a.m. will be distributed to Council members within 2 business days and will not be included in meeting minutes.
- Written comments will follow the Rules of Decorum found here.
General Instructions
- Please state your name and address at the start of your comment.
- Corpus Christi residents may speak for up to three (3) minutes. Non-residents may speak for up to one (1) minute.
- Persons may speak only once regarding an agenda item, either during the Noon public comment period or when the Council is considering the item, but not both.
- If speakers have a petition or any handouts pertaining to their subject matter, please present them to the City Secretary prior to speaking. The City Secretary will distribute them to the Council.
- Please address your remarks to the whole Council, rather than to a specific member.
- Questions to Council or staff will not receive a response.
- Any electronic media that a speaker would like to show during their speaking time may only be utilized IF sent to and approved by the City’s IT department at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the Communications Department at (361) 826-3211 to coordinate.
City Boards, Committees, and Commissions
City boards, committees and commissions accept public comment in person at each meeting and in writing by using the Public Comment / Input Form. Written public comments should be submitted at least 30 minutes prior to a meeting and they will be provided to members of the City board, committee, or commission prior to voting on measures for that meeting and shall be placed into the record of each meeting.
These written comments shall serve as the required public testimony pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007 and shall constitute a public hearing for purposes of any public hearing requirement under law.
About Us
The City Secretary is the local official who maintains the integrity of the election process, ensures transparency and access to city records, facilitates the legislative process, and is the recorder of local history. The City Secretary acts as the compliance officer for federal, state, and local statutes, including the Open Meetings Act and the Public Information Act, and serves as the filing authority for campaign finance reports and financial disclosure statements.
Contact Information
Address: 1201 Leopard Street,
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9277,
Corpus Christi, TX 78469
Email: citysecretary@cctexas.com
Phone: (361) 826-3105
Fax: (361) 826-3113