1. (a) Meetings with the public and other entities. A district may hold one or more public meetings with local public officials, interested citizens, the general public, and local, neighborhood, or special interest groups for the purpose of exchanging ideas and collecting input on the need for, and possible alternatives to, a project. A public meeting shall be held during the drafting of a DEIS.

2. (b) Requirements for public meeting. If the district elects to hold a public meeting or if this section requires a public meeting, the requirements of this subsection apply.

   1. (1) The district shall hold the meeting as early as it determines feasible to assure public input into project planning.
   2. (2) The meeting shall provide a free exchange of project views and concerns.
   3. (3) The meeting shall be held during project planning and development in order to keep the public informed.
   4. (4) The meeting shall be held at a time and place convenient to the public in the vicinity of the project.
   5. (5) Notice of a public meeting shall be appropriate for the anticipated audience to maximize attendance.
3. (c) Summary of meeting. Following a public meeting the district shall prepare a written summary of the proceedings, including the comments received, responses to comments, and modifications, if any, to the project resulting from comments. The summary shall be forwarded to the environmental division for review.

Source Note:The provisions of this §2.7 adopted to be effective January 4, 2007, 31 TexReg 10817.