Residents of Indiana Township in Pennsylvania will now have to follow new rules when addressing the board of supervisors at meetings. The changes include a reduction in speaking time from five minutes to three minutes per speaker, with the possibility of public comment being limited to 30 minutes in total. Other rules dictate the use of a sign-in sheet, placement of recording equipment, and restrictions on moving around with such equipment during the meeting.
These changes were approved by a 3-2 vote by the supervisors on March 12. Mayor Darrin Krally, deputy mayor Albert Kaan, and board member Paul Jorgensen voted in favor, while Sarah Hertweck and Jonathan Neumann dissented. Neumann expressed concerns about the lack of public input prior to the vote and the overall reduction in time for residents to speak.
Township manager Dan Anderson stated that the changes were part of a larger update to all township regulations, aimed at modernizing existing laws. The new regulations align Indiana Township with neighboring municipalities and aim to ensure professional conduct during meetings while allowing residents’ voices to be heard. Supervisor meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at the Town Hall.
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