825 R.I. Code R. 825-RICR-10-00-1.8

Current through November 7, 2024
Section 825-RICR-10-00-1.8 - PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCT OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Convening of Public Hearing.
1. Public hearings may be held at the election of the Corporation 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, when applicable.
3. Public hearings shall be held at a time and place designated by the Corporation.
B. Transcription.
1. Public hearings shall be transcribed by a stenographer or audio recorded (if required by law).
2. For public hearings, any official transcript, recording, or memorandum summarizing presentations prepared by a Corporation official shall be made part of the rulemaking record in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-2.3(b)(5).
C. Testimony.
1. Oral Testimony. A Person may make oral testimony during a public hearing. A Person who wishes to make oral testimony during a public hearing must put their name on the speaker list. A Person will be called to testify in the order which their names appear on the speaker list.
2. Written Testimony. Written testimony must be submitted to the Rules Coordinator by email to rulescoordinator@rihousing.com or by mail delivered to the Corporation's headquarters and addressed as follows: Rules Coordinator, Rhode Island Housing, 44 Washington Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, ATTN: Public Hearing Testimony.
D. Disruptive Conduct. A Person attending a public hearing shall not cause disruptions, including but not limited to: screaming, loud noises, and disorderly gesticulations which interrupt or distract from the testimony of other Persons or from the ability of the Corporation to conduct a public hearing.

825 R.I. Code R. 825-RICR-10-00-1.8