PURPOSE: This rule states that all hearings will be public and that the parties may attend and be represented by counsel.

All hearings shall be open to the public. All parties have a right to be present and to be represented by counsel, if they so desire. Notice of the hearing will be posted prominently in the Office of the Secretary of State, Securities Division, Missouri State Information Center, Room 229, 600 W. Main, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

AUTHORITY: section 409.413, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed Aug. 11, 1978, effective Feb. 11, 1979. Emergency amendment filed Oct. 29, 1982, effective Nov. 8, 1982, expired March 8, 1983. Amended: Filed Oct. 29, 1982, effective Feb. 11, 1983. *Original authority: 409.413, RSMo 1967.