We kindly ask all forum attendees to abide & respect these rules:

1. There will be no substitutes or stand-ins for the candidates 

2. No campaign banners, signs, literature, handouts, buttons, tee shirts, or other  campaign paraphernalia will be allowed in the debate hall until after the forum  has concluded 

3. The audience will be asked to refrain from applauding or in other ways  demonstrating support or nonsupport for a candidate 

4. Candidates will be introduced by full name. Thereafter, "Mr." and "Ms." will be  used. 

5. The candidates will remain seated at all times during the debate 

6. The candidates will not use props, but may bring notes and use a note pad  and pens for taking notes during the debate 

7. Time limits on responses will be strictly observed. A timekeeper will hold  cards, visible to the speaker, indicating how much time remains. When the  "stop card" is shown, the speaker must end his/her speech within 10  seconds. 

8. The moderator will have the responsibility for enforcing time limits. The  moderator also will have the authority to interrupt the proceedings to enforce  the ground rules and format that were agreed to by the candidates. 

9. The moderator will read the questions 

10. The moderator may restate the question 

11. The candidates will not interrupt one another 

12. No flash cameras and no motor-driven cameras will be used during the  debate other than those authorized by the sponsors 

13. Candidates are invited to remain after the conclusion of the forum to speak  with audience members 

14. Candidates will be asked to have their cell phones turned off & not on their  person