Ala. Admin. Code r. 410-2-5-.06

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 410-2-5-.06 - Open Meetings Act

All meetings of the Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC) shall be held in compliance with the provisions of the "Alabama Open Meetings Act" ("Act") ALA. CODE §§ 36-25A-1 through -11 (1975 as amended), which requires public notice of any gathering, whether or not prearranged, of a quorum of a governmental body, committee or subcommittee during which the members deliberate specific matters expected to come before the body, committee or subcommittee at a later date. To ensure compliance with the letter and spirit of the Act, entities seeking to sponsor inspection or educational sessions for multiple SHCC members relating, directly or indirectly, to a pending or contemplated plan adjustment or amendment must first file a written request for approval from the Chairman, with a copy to all other entities that have filed comments or pleadings relating to the matter. Such requests will only be granted in extraordinary circumstances, and will be publicized and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Act relating to meetings involving a quorum of the SHCC.

New Rule: Filed September 9, 2010; effective October 14, 2010

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIII, Issue No. 03, December 31, 2014, eff. 1/6/2015.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVIII, Issue No. 06, March 31, 2020, eff. 5/15/2020.

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 07, April 30, 2024, eff. 6/14/2024.

Author: Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC)

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-21-260(13), (15).