Public Comment Period. The Committee will conduct a Public Comment Period to allow members of the public, who have properly submitted a Public Participation Form prior to the hearing, to address the Committee regarding specific agenda items referenced in this Notice of Public Hearing. During such Public Comment Period, speakers shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes to make his or her remarks regarding an agenda item. The maximum overall discussion time allowed for an agenda item, regardless of the number of members of the public wishing to address the Committee on such agenda item, shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes. Speaking time, to the extent possible, will be evenly allocated among speakers should more than ten (10) speakers desire to speak on the same agenda item. The Chairman of the Committee reserves the right to conduct public comment regarding an agenda item at the time in which the item is called for the Committee's consideration as opposed to including such public comments during this Public Comment Period.

Following any public comment on an agenda item, the Committee will hear from both the Elected Official that has filed a salary grievance and Williamson County. Each side will have ten (10) minutes to present their position, beginning with the Elected Official. After both sides present their positions, the Elected Official will have two (2) minutes for rebuttal.

NOTE: If, after the public hearing, six (6) or more of the members vote to recommend an increase in the elected officer's salary or personal expenses, the Committee shall submit its recommendation to the Williamson County Commissioners Court in writing. If six (6) to eight (8) members vote to recommend the increase, the Williamson County Commissioners Court shall consider the recommendation at its next meeting. If nine (9) members vote to recommend the increase and sign the recommendation, the Williamson County Commissioners Court shall include the increase in the budget before the budget is filed and the increase takes effect in the next budget year.