Bylaw Change To Meeting Agenda

My concerns with this proposed change are that "as far as practicable" is not definitive and relieves the Board from having to achieve all agenda items. I understand how it may sometimes be difficult to manage the time spent on each topic so as to ensure all agenda items are addressed, but managing the meeting is what we expect from the Board.

Of great concern to me is the order of listing of the agenda items and from the Board meetings I've been to seeing that the public comment period follows approval of the minutes and landowner comments have been very significant. I would prefer a change in the order of the agenda to place Open floor comment period to be item number two. I feel this would assure members are able to speak to the Board.

I would also change the wording to include something like the following to assure all members participating in the meeting have opportunity to speak.

The order of business at any regular meeting or Special Meeting of the Board of Directors shall allow all landowners present in the room or on line, to address the Board. After approval of the minutes and before proceeding with business, the President shall call for comments from the audience.