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DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES,
BUILDING CODES DIVISION
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES,
BUILDING CODES DIVISION
DIVISION 40
BOARD MEETINGS AND ADMINISTRATION
918-040-0000
Purpose and Scope
The rules in OAR chapter 918, division 40 establish consistent protocols for the administration of activities carried out by the boards covered under these rules. These rules apply to the Electrical and Elevator Board, the Building Codes Structures Board, the Mechanical Board, the Residential and Manufactured Structures Board, the Board of Boiler Rules, the State Plumbing Board, and the Construction Industry Energy Board.
Stat. Auth: ORS 183.335
Stats. Implemented: ORS 455.144
Hist.: BCD 14-2006, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-06; BCD 9-2009, f. 12-30-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10
918-040-0020
Board Agendas
(1) Board meeting agendas will be made available approximately two weeks prior to scheduled meetings.
(2) Any person requesting that an item be placed on the agenda must make the request to the division at least 30 days before the scheduled meeting. The request must include:
(a) A written statement explaining the subject matter of the item;
(b) The action or result requested, if applicable;
(c) The amount of time requested; and
(d) Any other documents relevant to the item.
(3) The appropriate board chairperson may exclude a requested item from the agenda if the request does not include the information required in Section (2) of this rule, or is not relevant to, or appropriate for, the board in question.
(4) The board may restrict presentation time on any agenda item. Persons appearing are encouraged to submit written statements.
Stat. Auth: ORS 183.335
Stats. Implemented: ORS 455.144
Hist.: BCD 14-2006, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-06
918-040-0030
Rules of Order
Sturgis Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure, Fourth Edition, is adopted for board and board-committee proceedings.
[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]
Stat. Auth: ORS 183.335
Stats. Implemented: ORS 455.144
Hist.: BCD 14-2006, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-06
918-040-0040
Public Comment
(1) Board meeting agendas provide for public comment. No prior arrangements are necessary to make public comment.
(2) Time for comment may be restricted by the presiding officer.
(3) The board may decide to refer an item from public comment to the next meeting agenda.
Stat. Auth: ORS 183.335
Stats. Implemented: ORS 455.144
Hist.: BCD 14-2006, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-06
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