Public meetings

REMOTE ACCESS USING ZOOM FOR VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

Our meetings occur in-person with a virtual option via Zoom. To attend virtually, you need to register for the meeting. The Zoom registration link can be found on each month's Board Packet. Each Board Packet is published the week prior to the meeting. You can sign-up to receive an email notification when each board meeting's agenda is published.

We will make our best effort to accommodate virtual participants, but we cannot provide technical assistance. Participants whose connection to the meeting becomes noisy or difficult to understand may be asked to exit or be dropped from the meeting. If it's essential that your comment be presented to the Board, please submit comments in advance of the meeting or attend the meeting in person. 

We encourage you to use a computer, not phone, for best participation and interaction. Zoom is an easy-to-use tool and requires no downloads. You will be able to hear the presenter and see the presentation. You will be asked to register before entering the virtual meeting so that we can document your attendance. 

You may see a screen when you initially enter the meeting that asks you to wait. If so, you have successfully entered the meeting, and please wait for the meeting to begin.

PUBLIC COMMENT - BEFORE THE MEETING

There are three ways to submit comments for review by the Commissioners. All comments are acknowledged by Commissioners at the meeting and referenced in the meeting summary minutes. All comments are subject to the Colorado Open Records Act.  

1. ONLINE: Please use our online comment form to provide comments in advance of the meeting. The form closes at noon the day before the meeting so that the Commissioners have adequate time to review and consider all comments. If your comment pertains to an agenda item, it will be acknowledged during the review of that agenda item. If your comment pertains to a topic not on the agenda, it will be acknowledged during the 'open public comment period for non-agenda items' portion of the meeting.
2. IN PERSON: You may make a statement for the Board’s consideration during the meeting. If attending virtually, use the 'raised hand' feature in Zoom to be recognized. You may also join in person and indicate your desire to speak by raising your hand at the appropriate time. Public comments are solicited for each Final Action item before a vote is called. There is also a designated time on the agenda for public comments regarding topics not on the agenda.
3. MAIL: You may submit written comments in advance by mailing them to our main office in Denver. Please account for mail delivery time. Our mailing address is: 
   Colorado State Land Board
   1127 Sherman Street 
   Suite 300
   Denver, CO 80203

Comments submitted in any other fashion may not be reviewed by our Commissioners and may not be documented in the public record.

PUBLIC COMMENT - DURING THE MEETING

We ask that if you plan to make a verbal public comment (virtually or in person) that you let us know by completing our online comment form. This helps us ensure that meetings run as smoothly as possible and that we can accommodate as many requests to speak as we can.

There are two opportunities during a Board meeting to offer a verbal statement to the Commissioners. One is during the ‘open public comment period for non-agenda items' portion of the meeting. This time is available for members of the public to make a statement for the Board’s consideration on an issue not being discussed in the agenda. The other opportunity is after a Final Action item is presented to the Board. This time is available for members of the public to make a statement for the Board’s consideration on the specific agenda issue being presented. Public comments are solicited for each Final Action item before a vote is called.

In both instances, there is a limited amount of time dedicated to public comment. Please consider limiting the length of your remarks to no more than three minutes to allow enough time for as many comments as possible.

Do's and Don'ts for Giving Verbal Public Comment
DO:

• Introduce yourself and share where you are from. If you are speaking on behalf of an organization, identify the organization and your association.
• If speaking to a specific agenda item, limit your remarks to the subject of the agenda item and avoid repeating what others have said.
• Be brief, to the point, and concise. Please limit the length of your remarks to no more than three minutes. 
• Exercise decorum. Decorum during public comment generally involves speaking in a civil and respectful manner, focusing on relevant topics, and adhering to time limits. Specifically, this means personal attacks, profanity, and disruptive behavior are not permitted. Please direct comments to the governing body rather than individuals.

DO NOT:

• Expect the Board to answer questions or engage in discussion. In some instances, Staff may follow up with you after the meeting. 
• Expect the Board to intervene on local issues. The State Land Board is not a regulatory agency and does not have enforcement authority. If you have questions about state law and local requirements, staff may be able to assist you in finding an appropriate way to address your concerns.
• Attempt to argue or debate with the Board, other speakers or participants, or Staff.

PAST BOARD MEETING MATERIALS AND MINUTES

Join our YouTube channel to view recordings of meetings since 2018. Additionally, all past board packets and minutes are public records and available upon request. For your convenience, we've posted the materials from 2024 and 2023:

View 2024 Board Meeting materials.

View 2023 Board Meeting materials.

For additional records, please submit a Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) request.