21-56.1203. HEARINGS

(a) Unless otherwise stated in a particular rulemaking notice, hearings before the Board will be held in the Board office.

(b) Any person desiring to present oral data, views, or arguments on the proposed rule must, at least five days before the hearing, file a notice with the Board. Notice may be waived or a failure to give notice may be excused by the Board within its discretion.

(c) Any person permitted to make an oral presentation is encouraged to submit a written copy of the presentation to the executive director prior to or at the hearing. A request to make an oral presentation should contain a brief summary of the individual's views with respect thereto, and a statement of the length of time the individual intends to speak. Presentations may not exceed 10 minutes unless, upon request, either before or at the hearing, the Board grants an extension of time, within its discretion.

(d) Upon receipt of a request to make an oral presentation the executive director will acknowledge receipt of the request, and inform the person making the request of the imposition of any limitations deemed necessary to the end of a full and effective public hearing on the proposed rule.

(e) Any person may file a written submission containing data, comments or arguments after publication of a rulemaking notice as allowed by G.S. 150B-21.2(f). Written submissions, except when otherwise stated in the particular rulemaking notice, should be sent to the Board. Such submissions should clearly state the proposed rule(s) to which the comments are addressed.

(f) Upon receipt of such written comments, prompt acknowledgment will be made.

(g) The presiding officer at the hearing shall have complete control of the proceedings, including extensions of any time requirements, recognition of speakers, time allotments for presentations, direction of the flow of the discussion and the management of the hearing. The presiding officer, at all times, shall take care that each person participating in the hearing is given a fair opportunity to present views, data and comments.

(h) A record of all rulemaking proceedings will be maintained at the Board's office.