1. (a) Every regular, special, or called meeting of the Commission shall be open to the public as provided by the Government Code, Chapter 551 ("the Open Meetings Act").
2. (b) Meetings will be conducted according to the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised in all instances to which they are applicable as long as they are not inconsistent with the constitution, the statutes and the rules of the Commission. Any Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised may be modified as deemed necessary by the presiding officer for the proper conduct of the meeting subject to an objection by a Commission member.
3. (c) A quorum for the Commission is a majority of all the members of the Commission as designated by statute. When a quorum is present, a motion before the Commission is carried by an affirmative vote of the majority of the Commissioner members present that are participating in the vote.
4. (d) The presiding officer may limit the number and length of comments provided on any item on the agenda subject to an objection from a Commission member.
5. (e) As a member of the Commission, the presiding officer may make motions without the necessity of relinquishing the chair subject to an objection from a Commission member.
6. (f) The Commission shall provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the Commission and to speak on any issue under the Commission's jurisdiction. Persons wishing to speak at a Commission meeting may sign in at the beginning of the meeting and may speak during the public comment portion of the meeting.

Source Note:The provisions of this §60.21 adopted to be effective July 1, 2009, 34 TexReg 4326.