- Arrive early to be assured an opportunity to speak
- Decide what you want to say before you speak
- Be brief
- Remember there is a 3 minute limit so make your point quickly
- Stay focused and speak to a single topic
- State clearly what action you want the Board to take
- Remember the meeting is televised so speak slowly and clearly
- State if you represent any groups
- There is no need to repeat yourself to fill up the time
