21 NCAC 66 .0405             PRESIDING OFFICER: POWERS AND DUTIES

The presiding officer at a rule‑making hearing shall have complete control of the proceedings, including recognition of the speakers, time allotments for presentations, the right to question speakers, direction of the discussion and management of the hearing. The presiding officer, at all times, will take care that each person participating in the hearing is given a fair opportunity to present views, data and comments. The presiding officer shall conduct the rule‑making hearing pursuant to the procedure established in Article 2 of Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90‑185; 150B‑12;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;

Amended Eff. May 1, 1989;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 9, 2018.