Separability, Amendments and Availability of Rules

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the procedure by which amendments are made to the commission’s rules, where to obtain copies of these rules and that, if any provision or term of these rules is held invalid, the remaining provisions remain valid. (1) In the event any provision of these rules is determined by a court or other authority of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the determination shall not affect the remaining provisions which shall remain in full force and effect. (2) New rules may be adopted and any rule may be amended or rescinded by the commission at regular or special meetings provided that the amendment or rescission shall require the approval of at least four (4) members of the commission. Notice of the proposed adoption, amendment or rescission shall be given in writing to all members of the commission at least ten (10) days before the meeting at which action is to be taken; except that ten (10) days’ notice shall not be required when all members of the commission shall approve in writing the adoption, amendment or rescission. (3) The amendment of any existing rule or the adoption of any new rule shall be made in accordance with Chapter 536, RSMo. (4) The rules of the commission and any amendments, additions or modifications of the rules, shall be available to the public at the commission’s office in Jefferson City. AUTHORITY: section 105.955.14(7), RSMo (Cum. Supp. 1996).* Original rule filed March 24, 1997, effective Sept. 30, 1997. *Original authority 1991, amended 1994, 1995, 1996.