Council Preparation

CAPA’s goal is to keep memos brief and to the point. Agenda items are read by the Council, general public and media to aid them in the business of local government.

Guidance on Writing Memos for Council

1. Avoid repetition
2. Use Action Verbs
3. Use Bullet Points
4. Use simple English and write clearly
5. Carefully select terms
6. See How to Follow Town Style

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How to Schedule a Public Meeting

Staff is expected to follow this guidance in scheduling and noticing all public meetings, as required by the NC Open Meetings Law. Because the Town of Chapel Hill is an advocate for the public's right to know and encourages public participation,the CAPA department is here to help.

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