(A) The City and the Agricultural Protection Commission will provide for public involvement regarding any application submitted to the Commission.

(B) Notification consistent with city requirements will be given, including publication of agendas, names of commissioners and meeting dates.

(C) Reasonable opportunity to public comment on applications for processing of at least 30 days will be required.

(D) Consideration of all public comment, both written and oral, will be given. Reasonable time limits for oral public comments are to be established (number of minutes per speaker, and exceptions for "expert" or "critical" testimony as deemed appropriate).

(E) All recommendations will be submitted to the City Manager, with supporting documentation and analysis provided.

(F) The Commission shall develop a mediation program to resolve disputes between landowners and the holder of the agricultural conservation easement, including an appropriate appeals process.

(G) Arizona’s public meeting law requirements apply to the business of the Commission. Commission members will receive open meeting law training as a condition of their service. (Ord. 04-904, passed 6-14-2004)