465 R.I. Code R. 465-RICR-10-00-4.3

Current through November 7, 2024

Section 465-RICR-10-00-4.3 - Public Participation

A. Convening of Public Hearing

1. Public hearings may be held at the election of the Board or as required pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-2.8(c).

2. Notice of public hearings shall be issued in accordance with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 42-35-2.8 and 42-46-6.

B. Testimony

1. Oral Testimony

a. Members of the public may make oral testimony during the public hearing.

b. Members of the public who wish to make oral testimony during the meeting must put their name on the speaker list.

c. Members of the public will be called to testify in the order for which their names appear on the speaker list.

2. Written Testimony

a. Written testimony must be submitted in accordance with § 4.4(B) of this Part.

C. Disruptive Conduct

1. Members of the public attending the public hearing shall not interrupt or distract from the testimony of other members of the public or from the ability of the presiding Board official to conduct the public hearing.

D. Rulemaking Record

1. Transcription

a. The public hearing shall be transcribed by a stenographer.

b. For public hearings, any official transcript prepared by a Board official, shall be made part of the rulemaking record in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-2.3(b)(5).

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