Proceedings — Subsidiary Rules

Proceedings — Subsidiary Rules. If the Department’s rules and procedures are silent on any question arising in a proceeding, the rules and procedures stated in Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, and the Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure may be utilized. In the event of conflict between the adopted rules of the Department and those outlined in Robert’s Rules of Order or the Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure, the rules adopted by the Department shall prevail. All meetings of the Department in connection with Certificate of Need matters shall be open to the public. The public shall be notified of meetings through the Department’s website not less than ten (10) calendar days before such meetings are held. The agenda shall be made available to the State Health Officer in advance and shall be available to the public at the place of assembly and to applicants at least ten (10) calendar days before the meeting or hearing. Interested persons may attend CON review meetings and, at the discretion of the State Health Officer, may be allowed to address the Department on any item under consideration.