PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, the City of Laurinburg has taken several actions to protect the health and safety of its employees and the public.

The City of Laurinburg encourages employees and the public to adhere to virus mitigation guidelines from the CDC to reduce their risk of exposure to COVID-19. These guidelines include hand washing, avoiding public places while sick, and social distancing.

o All City Facilities and Offices will be closed to the public starting Monday, March 16th until further notice. We encourage all customers to utilize the numerous payment methods we offer including the drive thru window at City Hall, by mail, on our website, through our payment drop box, or by calling (910) 276-1521.
o If assistance from the Police Department is needed please call (910) 276-3211.
o All City Services will continue to be provided to our citizens as usual. Please call (910) 276-8324 with other questions/concerns.

We are aware that our response to the COVID-19 outbreak may change quickly depending on the virus’ spread.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to make decisions that are in the best interest of our employees and the public.

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At its February 20, 2018 meeting, Council approved several changes to its Rules of Procedure concerning Council meetings.  The major changes are as follows:

• Requiring citizens to sign up prior to the meeting to speak during Public Comment Period; however, if time allows at the meeting, a citizen(s) who did not sign up previously can speak during the Public Comment period.
• If an individual has written comments, said comments are to be given to the City Clerk at the meeting.
• Anyone wishing to be on the agenda as a “Delegation” must make such request 10 days prior to the meeting.
• If a “Delegation” has written comments or presentation, they must be provided to the City Clerk 10 days prior to the meeting to be included in agenda packets.
• Maximum time for a “Delegation” to speak is 10 minutes.
• Miscellaneous administrative issues such as removing language concerning Council “work sessions”.

If anyone has any questions or needs clarification, please contact City Clerk Jenny Tippett at 291-2590.