Section Box 207.05 - Opening the Hearing(a) The presiding officer shall open the hearing by describing in general terms the purpose of the hearing and procedures governing its conduct.(b) If the purpose of the hearing is to provide information to the public, the presiding officer, staff, or such other person as the presiding officer designates shall then present such information.(c) After the opening statement and presentation of information, if any, the presiding officer shall open the hearing to receive comments and/or questions from the persons attending the hearing.N.H. Admin. Code § Box 207.05