At a public hearing the chairperson asks the clerk to present correspondence received by the board pursuant to the public hearing procedures and regulations as specified in the public notice of its hearings.

This is followed by a request of the chairperson for the district staff to present their recommendations or plans concerning the matter about which the public hearing was called.

Members of federal, state or local governing bodies (such as city councils, etc.) are then asked to identify themselves and to present written or oral comment.

Members of the public are then asked by the chairperson to present their views on the item being discussed. Both oral and written views may be presented. The hearing is then closed, after which action may be taken by the board or the matter may be continued until a later date.