Flaton v. Caso

In this proceeding, pursuant to CPLR article 78, petitioners seek judgment compelling the respondents to permit the public to be heard after the adjournment of any regular or special meeting of the Board of Supervisors (the Board).

The petitioners contend that under rule 16 of the Board, as amended by Resolution No. 10-1966 as to procedure, adopted January 24, 1966, the public is entitled to be heard by all members of the Board on any matter, statement or announcement, and that respondents have announced their intention to disregard that rule and have indicated that, commencing on January 5,…