1. 1. Request that each attendee register by name and representative capacity, if applicable, on a form provided by the Department;

2. 2. Require that an attendee intending to speak provide the following information on a form obtained from the Department:

   1. a. Name and representative capacity, if applicable;
   2. b. Position with regard to the proposed rule; and
   3. c. Approximate length of time needed to present comment;
3. 3. Open the oral proceeding by identifying the rule to be considered, the purpose of the proceeding, and the agenda for the proceeding;
4. 4. Allow a statement by a Department representative to explain the background and general content of the proposed rule;
5. 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. 6. Allow the Department to present additional information after public comments are received;
7. 7. Allow a person to respond to the Department’s supplemental presentation;
8. 8. Accept written comments and exhibits on behalf of the Department; and
9. 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.

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:

Historical Note

Adopted effective April 11, 1994 (Supp. 94-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2657, effective August 7, 2004 (Supp. 04-2).