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No, this is generally something that is up to the Board’s discretion. Michigan’s Open Meetings Act (OMA) only requires that members of the public must be permitted to address the Board during public meetings. There is no requirement for the Board to engage in discussion during public comment, and there may be valid reasons why this might be something to avoid, as some questions may be difficult to answer or simply combative. To avoid being put on the spot or providing inaccurate information, a best practice might be to keep a note of questions received during public comment and address them on an individual basis after the meeting, or during the next meeting after you have had time to verify the answer.