Section 3-5525. RULEMAKING HEARINGS

 

5525.1At its discretion, the Board may from time to time schedule public hearings to obtain comment on a proposed rulemaking. The rules of procedure set forth in this section shall apply to rulemaking hearings.

 

5525.2Any person may appear at a rulemaking hearing and may present, within the time limits determined by the Board, evidence, testimony, or argument that is relevant and not unduly repetitious.

 

5525.3No person shall have the standing of a party in a rulemaking hearing.

 

5525.4In those instances in which a petition for rulemaking has been filed with the Board by a member of the public pursuant to the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, and where the Board in its discretion schedules a public hearing, the order of procedure at the hearing shall be as follows:

 

(a)Call to order and opening statement by the Chairperson and Board  members;

 

(b)Introductory statement by the Director, General Counsel, or other staff  designated by the Board;

 

(c)Consideration of pending motions and procedural matters;

 

(d)Petitioner’s case;

 

(e)Persons in support of the petition; and

 

(f)Persons in opposition to the petition.

 

 

authority

Section 209 of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, effective April 27, 2012 (D.C. Law 19-124; D.C. Official Code § 1-1161.01 et seq.) (2012 Supp.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 747 (January 25, 2013).