Section 100-RICR-10-00-4.3 - DefinitionsA. For the Purpose of this regulation: 1. "Department" means the Rhode Island Department of State.2. "Member of the Public" means any individual, firm, business, corporation, association, partnership or other group.3. "Presiding Department Official" means the Department of State employee conducting the Public Hearing.4. "Public Hearing" means the convening of Members of the Public and agency personnel for the purpose of obtaining public comment on a Proposed Rulemaking.5. "Proposed Rulemaking" means a proposed new rule, proposed amendment to a rule or proposed repeal of a rule as noticed pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-2.7.100 R.I. Code R. § 100-RICR-10-00-4.3