Section 200-RICR-20-35-3.3 - DefinitionsA. The following definitions shall apply to this regulation:1. "Department" means Rhode Island Department of Education ("RIDE")2. "Member of the public" means any individual, firm, business, corporation, association, partnership or other group.3. "Presiding department official" means the RIDE employee conducting the Public Hearing.4. "Public hearing" means the convening of Members of the Public and Department 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 § 42-35-2.7.200 R.I. Code R. 200-RICR-20-35-3.3