R3-1-304. Oral Proceeding; Proposed Rulemaking

A presiding officer shall perform the following acts on behalf of the Department when conducting an oral proceeding as prescribed under A.R.S. § 41-1023: 1. Request that each attendee register by name and representative capacity, if applicable, on a form provided by the Department; 2. Require that an attendee intending to speak provide the following information on a form obtained from the Department: a. Name and representative capacity, if applicable; b. Position with regard to the proposed rule; and c. Approximate length of time needed to present comment; 3. Open the oral proceeding by identifying the rule to be considered, the purpose of the proceeding, and the agenda for the proceeding; 4. Allow a statement by a Department representative to explain the background and general content of the proposed rule; 5. Allow public comment limited to a reasonable amount of time for each speaker, without permitting undue repetition, or extensive reading of written comments or exhibits into the record; 6. Allow the Department to present additional information after public comments are received; 7. Allow a person to respond to the Department’s supplemental presentation; 8. Accept written comments and exhibits on behalf of the Department; and 9. Make closing remarks that include the location where written comments are received by the Department and the date and time the rulemaking record will close.