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Clear communication and public participation

How should public meetings preserve robust criticism of government while addressing threats and protecting participants?

F17 recognizes the First Amendment right to criticize government while raising concerns about targeting and threats; R6 proposes displaying a code of conduct. This is not an endorsement of restricting protected speech or an independent judgment of the code’s legality.

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Public participation and personal safety both matter; rules need to distinguish criticism from conduct that can lawfully be addressed.

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Intimidation, Bullying and Undermining in the Workplace

Report section
Findings F17–F18; Recommendations R6
Source citation
Intimidation, Bullying and Undermining in the Workplace, Findings F17–F18; Recommendations R6, PDF page 27 (printed page 25).
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