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disturbs the peace and good order of the meeting and which conduct might have an intimidating effect upon members of opposing viewpoints. 4. Persons addressing the public body shall also refrain from slurs against race, creed, color, religion,national origin, gender, sexual or affectional orientation, marital status,familial status, age, disability, or status with regard to public assistance. 5. Profanity, slander, false statements,violence, or the threat of violence in any form shall not be tolerated. 6. Signs brought to a meeting may not be attached to a stake, held higher than one's head, nor in any way obstruct the vision of others in the room. Violations of these standards shall be determined by the opinion of the mayor of the meeting or, absent such opinion, by the opinion of the majority of the members of the city council. 1. Any person violating these standards shall be called to order by the mayor. If such conduct continues, said person may, at the discretion of the public body, lose the floor. With the exception of elected public officials at city council meetings, said person may be denied further audience for that meeting. 2. If said person refuses to come to order and obey the directives of the mayor, they may request that said person leave the building. NEW BRIGHTON CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS- Mayor • Mayor Dave Jacobsen 651-775-1837 Councilmembers • Gina Bauman 651-636-9526 • Mary Burg 651-636-7474 • Paul Jacobsen 651-493-1549 • Char Samuelson 651-636-5331 COMMISSIONS- The City of New Brighton has five citizen Commissions that play an important role in reviewing and making recommendations to the City Council on matters of public policy. Commission members are appointed by the City Council and serve on a volunteer basis. Terms are for three years. Below is a brief description of the New Brighton advisory commissions: • Planning Commission-This citizen commission advises the Council on all city land use planning matters. Duties include the development and maintenance of the New Brighton Comprehensive Plan,carrying out procedures directed by the City Council and making recommendations to the Council. The Planning Commission meets monthly on the third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. 3