21 NCAC 48H .0703         HEARINGS

(a)  Any person making oral comments may submit a written copy of the presentation prior to or at the hearing.

(b)  In order to allow for a full and fair opportunity for persons who wish to make oral comments at a rulemaking hearing to speak, the presiding officer shall be entitled to impose time limits on the length of presentations. The presiding officer shall inform persons making oral comments of any time limits deemed necessary to accomplish a full and effective public hearing on the proposed rule.

(c)  Any person may file a written submission with the Board up to and including the day of the hearing, unless a longer period is stated in the particular notice or an extension of time is granted following notice. A written submission must clearly state the rule or proposed rule to which the comments are addressed and must also include the name and address of the person submitting it.

(d)  The authority of the presiding officer shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1)           ensuring a record is made of the proceedings;

(2)           control of the order and recognition of speakers;

(3)           elimination of repetitious presentations; and

(4)           general management of the hearing.

(e)  The Board's chair shall designate a Board member or a staff member to serve as presiding officer.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-270.92; 150B-21.2;

Eff. October 1, 1995;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 1, 2018.