04 NCAC 03B .0103          HEARINGS

(a)  Unless otherwise stated in a particular rule‑making notice, hearings before the Banking Commission shall be held in Raleigh, North Carolina, at regular scheduled or special called meetings of the Banking Commission.

(b)  Any person desiring to present oral data, views, or arguments on the proposed rule must, before the hearing, file a notice with:

Office of The Commissioner of Banks

4309 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4309.

Attention: Rule-making Coordinator

Any person permitted to make an oral presentation may submit a written copy of the presentation to the above‑named person prior to or at the hearing.

(c)  A request to make an oral presentation must contain a brief summary of the individual's views with respect thereto, and a statement of the length of time the individual wants to speak. Presentations may not exceed 15 minutes unless, upon request, either before or at the hearing, the Commissioner of Banks or the presiding officer determines that fundamental fairness and procedural due process require an extension of time.

(d)  Upon receipt of a request to make an oral presentation the Commissioner of Banks shall acknowledge receipt of the request, and inform the person requesting of the imposition of any limitations deemed necessary to the end of a full and effective public hearing on the proposed rule.

(e)  Upon receipt of such written comments prompt acknowledgment shall be made including a statement that the comments therein shall be considered fully by the Banking Commission.

(f)  The presiding officer at the hearing shall have complete control of the proceedings, including: extensions of any time requirements, recognition of speakers, time allotments for presentations, direction of the flow of the discussion, and the management of the hearing. The presiding officer, at all times, shall take care that each person participating in the hearing is given a fair opportunity to present views, data, and comments.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 53C-2-1; 53C-2-2; 150B‑21.2;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. September 1, 2004; April 1, 1999; August 1, 1988;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017.