Summary
A proposed ordinance would shift the citizens' comment period from regular business meetings to study sessions, so the regular-meeting agenda can start on time. Speakers would keep up to five minutes each.
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
There’s no clear direct cost to residents here—it’s mostly a change in meeting logistics and access.
Residents who want to speak on city business get a study-session forum; the regular meeting agenda moves faster.
Some residents may find study sessions a less visible or convenient venue to raise issues.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Jul 21, 2026
A proposed ordinance would shift the citizens' comment period from regular business meetings to study sessions, so the regular-meeting agenda can start on time. Speakers would keep up to five minutes each.
Fort Smith Board of Directors votes to move citizens forum back to study sessions
Fort Smith Board of Directors votes to move citizens forum back to study sessions River Valley Democrat-Gazette
Board of Directors - Study Session - Apr 14, 2026
Changes are coming to how residents address the board: Citizens Forum would move to the beginning of each regular meeting, allow any topic, and give each speaker 3 minutes. An ordinance goes up April 21.
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