Caribbean National Weekly

Broward County Commission Meeting Closed to Public - Remote Participation Urged

By Sheri-kae McLeod··1 min read
Broward County Commission Meeting Closed to Public - Remote Participation Urged
Key Points(4)
  • Only County Commissioners and those County employees required to attend the event at the express direction of the County Administrator, County Attorney, or County Auditor may be physically present at the meeting and public hearing.
  • Interested parties can view the Commission meeting and Public Hearing in a variety of ways, including webcast, broadcast and live streaming on social media.
  • <a href="https://www.broward.org/Commission/Meetings/Pages/default.aspx#Viewing%20Options">Viewing Options.</a> Members of the community who wish to speak on an item must utilize the new remote public participation option.
  • This option promotes social distancing, while still offering interested parties the opportunity to participate in matters coming before the County Commission.

BROWARD COUNTY, FL - To promote social distancing and avoid risk of additional community spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the March 31, 2020 Commission Meeting, including the Public Hearing, will not be open to physical attendance by members of the public, the media, or general County staff.

Only County Commissioners and those County employees required to attend the event at the express direction of the County Administrator, County Attorney, or County Auditor may be physically present at the meeting and public hearing.

Interested parties can view the Commission meeting and Public Hearing in a variety of ways, including webcast, broadcast and live streaming on social media. Viewing Options.

Members of the community who wish to speak on an item must utilize the new remote public participation option. This option promotes social distancing, while still offering interested parties the opportunity to participate in matters coming before the County Commission.

In order to comment on an item remotely, you must have:


  • Access to the internet (to register)

  • A working email address (to receive your confirmation code)

  • A telephone (to dial in to the meeting)


For detailed instructions on how to participate, visit RegistertoSpeak.Broward.org.

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