21 NCAC 37C .0102          PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTION OF RULES

(a)  General.  The procedure for the adoption, amendment or repeal of rules is governed by G.S. 150B-21.2.

(b)  Notice of Rule‑making.  Notice of rule‑making shall be published in the North Carolina Register.  Any person who wishes to receive individual notice shall file a written request with the Executive Director and shall be responsible for the cost of mailing said notice.

(c)  Public Hearing.  Any public rule‑making hearing required by G.S. 150B-21.2 shall be conducted by the Chairman of the Board or by any person he may designate.  The presiding officer shall have complete control of the hearing and shall conduct the hearing so as to provide a reasonable opportunity for any interested person to present views, data, and comments:

(1)           the presiding officer shall set a time limit for oral presentations.

(2)           written presentations shall be submitted prior to or during a rule-making hearing and shall be acknowledged by the presiding officer and shall be given the same consideration as oral presentations.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90‑285; 150B‑21.2;

Eff. May 1, 1989;

Transferred and Recodified from 21 NCAC 37A .1202 Eff. April 1, 1996;

Amended Eff. April 1, 1996;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. September 22, 2014.