SECTION 90:1-5-1. Procedures for adoption, amendment and repeal of rules


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  • (a)   The Council may adopt, amend or repeal a rule on its own initiative, and may adopt, amend or repeal a rule at the request or recommendation of the State Bond Advisor.
    (b)   The Council may on its own motion, conduct hearings on proposed new rules, amendments or repeal of rules.
    (c)   Any interested person may petition the Council, requesting the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule. All such petitions shall be in writing, and be filed with the principal office. The petition shall include the name and address of the petitioning party and shall state clearly and concisely all matters pertaining to the requested action and the reasons for the request.
    (d)   The time and location of hearings shall be stated in the notice as required under the Open Meeting Act and shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act.
    (e)   Any person who is interested or affected by proposed actions may appear at the hearing. An appearance may be made individually, by an attorney, or by an authorized agent.
    (f)   Prior to the adoption, amendment or repeal of a rule, the Council shall afford any interested person a reasonable opportunity to submit data, views and arguments either oral or written. If the rule under consideration affects the substantive rights of any person, the Council shall grant any person or entity a reasonable opportunity to participate in an oral hearing if requested by the person or entity.
[Source: Amended at 20 Ok Reg 453, eff 1-2-03 (emergency); Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2258, eff 7-11-03]