CHAPTER Asb 100  ORGANIZATION

 

PART Asb 101  DEFINITIONS

 

          Asb 101.01  "Board" means the assessing standards board.

 

Source.  #7861, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 101.02  "Board clerk" means the department employee delegated to perform administrative and clerical functions for the board including delivery of communications.

 

Source.  #7861, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 101.03  "Board meeting" means a publicly noticed meeting for the purpose of conducting board duties that involve making board decisions.

 

Source.  #7861, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 101.04  "Department" means the New Hampshire department of revenue administration.

 

Source.  #7861, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 101.05  "Quorum" means one more than half of the appointed board members.

 

Source.  #7861, eff 3-31-03

 

PART Asb 102  ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD

 

          Asb 102.01  Board Established.

 

          (a)  The assessing standards board and its membership is established pursuant to RSA 21-J:14-a.

 

          (b)  The board is administratively attached to the New Hampshire department of revenue administration.

 

Source.  #7861, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 102.02  Powers and Duties of the Board.  The powers and duties of the assessing standards board pursuant to RSA 21-J:14-b shall be to:

 

(a)  Establish practice and procedure standards for assessing officials relative to mass appraisal;

 

          (b)  Establish guidelines for the administration of the property tax and assessment of real property in state property tax systems;

 

          (c)  Establish standards for the certification of assessing officials;

 

          (d)  Establish guidelines for the monitoring and auditing of municipalities;

 

          (e)  Identify sales-chasing practices and recommend legislation relative to penalties;

 

          (f)  Establish forms and procedures;

 

          (g)  Recommend to the legislature any study to determine the status of or improvements of assessing in the state;

 

          (h)  Annually determine, vote upon, and recommend to the chairman of the board the standards, guidelines and practices for use in the forthcoming year;

 

          (i)  Annually hold at least one public forum to receive verbal and written comment from the public on assessing standards and practices;

 

          (j)  Annually elect a chairperson of the board;

 

          (k)  Adopt rules as required by RSA 21-J:14-b, I-a; and

 

          (l)  File a report of findings and recommendations for legislation by December 1 of each year with the:

 

(1)  Governor;

 

(2)  Senate president;

 

(3)  Speaker of the house;

 

(4)  Senate clerk;

 

(5)  House clerk; and

 

(6)  State library.

 

Source.  #7861, eff 3-31-03; ss by #8397, eff 7-28-05; ss by #9026-A, eff 11-16-07; ss by #14667, eff 8-1-26

 

PART Asb 103  PUBLIC INFORMATION

 

          Asb 103.01  How to Contact the Board.  Anyone wishing to contact the assessing standards board shall direct their request in writing to:

 

Assessing Standards Board Clerk

c/o NH Department of Revenue Administration

PO Box 457

Concord, NH 03302.

 

Source.  #7861, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 103.02  Requests for Public Documents.

 

          (a)  Public documents, pursuant to RSA 91-A, relative to the assessing standards board shall be available by contacting the department of revenue administration by the following means:

 

(1)  In person at the office located at Governor Hugh J. Gallen Office Park South, 109 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH  03302;

 

(2)  Via facsimile to (603) 271-1348;

 

(3)  By telephone at (603) 271-2687 or TDD access at 1-800-735-2964;

 

(4)  In writing to:

 

Assessing Standards Board Clerk

c/o NH Department of Revenue Administration

PO Box 457

Concord, NH 03302-0457; or

 

(5)  From the department's web page at www.nh.gov/revenue, if the document is available in that format.

 

          (b)  Public documents relative to the assessing standards board may be reviewed at the department, Governor Hugh J. Gallen Office Park South, 109 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH, 03302 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for state holidays.

 

          (c)  Copies of public documents relative to the assessing standards board shall be charged at the actual cost of providing the copy.

 

Source.  #7861, eff 3-31-03

 

PART Asb 104  BOARD MEETINGS

 

          Asb 104.01  Purpose.  The purpose of this part is to provide a uniform procedure for the conduct of board meetings.

 

Source.  #7861, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 104.02  Scope.  This part shall apply to board meetings.

 

Source.  #7861, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 104.03  Notice.

 

          (a)  Notice for assessing standards board meetings shall be:

 

(1)  Posted at the House and Senate clerks' offices;

 

(2)  Posted in the department's lobby at Governor Hugh J. Gallen Office Park South, 109 Pleasant Street, in Concord, NH;

 

(3)  Sent to all interested parties who request, in writing, to be kept on a service list; and

 

(4)  Placed on the department’s web page at www.nh.gov/revenue, if possible.

 

Source.  #7861, eff 3-31-03; ss by #8397, eff 7-28-05

 

          Asb 104.04  Media Access.

 

          (a)  Board meetings shall be open to the print and electronic media.

 

          (b)  The chairperson or a designee shall limit the activity of the print and electronic media to avoid disruption by:

 

(1)  Limiting the number of media representatives when their number, along with the number of citizens present, exceeds the capacity of the room where the board meeting is being held;

 

(2)  Limiting the placement of television cameras to specific locations in the room where the board meeting is being held; and

 

(3)  Prohibiting interviews from being conducted within the room during the board meeting.

 

Source.  #7861, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 104.05  Conduct of a Board Meeting.

 

          (a)  Board meetings shall be presided over by the chairperson or a designee.

 

          (b)  The chairperson or designee shall:

 

(1)  Cause a recording of the board meeting to be made.

 

(2)  Cause minutes to be taken;

 

(3)  Request that each member of the public wishing to speak place his or her name on the speakers list before the last speaker on the list has finished speaking;

 

(4)  Recognize those who wish to be heard and establish the order in which they shall speak from a speakers list;

 

(5)  Limit the amount of time each speaker may speak to a specific amount of time at the discretion of the chairperson;

 

(6)  Limit presentations from an interest group or organization to no more than 3 spokespersons, provided that the members of the interest group who are present may enter their names into the record as supporting the position of the group or organization;

 

(7)  Revoke recognition of a speaker for:

 

a.  Going beyond the amount of time allowed for persons to speak on an issue or issues considering:

 

1.  The number of persons requesting to be heard; and

 

2.  The relevancy of the speaker's comments;

 

b.  A person refusing to provide the following information on a speakers list provided by the board:

 

1.  His or her full name; and

 

2.  The names of each interest group he or she represents, if applicable;

 

c.  Speaking or acting in an abusive or disruptive manner; or

 

d.  Refusing to keep comments relevant to the issue or issues which are the subject of the meeting;

 

(8)  Establish limits on the print and electronic media, as provided in Asb 104.07;

 

(9)  Effect the removal of any person who disrupts the board meeting; and

 

(10)  Adjourn or recess the board meeting.

 

          (c)  All persons whose names appear on the speakers list shall be afforded an opportunity to speak at the board meeting within the limits on public participation provided in Asb 104.07 and Asb 104.05(b).

 

          (d)  Listed speakers may elect to submit written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.

 

Source.  #7861, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 104.06  Public Participation.

 

          (a)  Each person requesting to speak on the issue or issues which are the subject of the board meeting shall provide the following information on a speakers list:

 

(1)  His or her full name; and

 

(2)  The name of each interest group he or she represents, if applicable.

 

          (b)  Each person requesting to speak shall place his or her name on the speakers list before the last speaker on the list has finished speaking.

 

          (c)  All persons whose names appear on the speakers list shall be afforded an opportunity to speak within the limits on public participation provided in Asb 104.07.

 

          (d)  Listed speakers may elect to submit written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.

 

Source.  #7861, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 104.07  Limitations on Public Participation.

 

          (a)  In conducting board meetings, the chairperson or a designee, at any time before or during a board meeting shall:

 

(1)  Refuse to recognize a person who refuses to comply with Asb 104.06, above;

 

(2)  Revoke recognition of a speaker who does not comply with Asb 104.06 above;

 

(3)  Limit the amount of time each speaker may speak to a specific amount of time at the discretion of the chairperson; and

 

(4)  Limit presentations from an interest group or organization to no more than 3 spokespersons, provided that the members of the interest group who are present may enter their names into the record as supporting the position of the group or organization.

 

Source.  #7861, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 104.08  Transcripts.

 

          (a)  All board meetings shall be recorded.

 

          (b)  The recording shall be kept available for inspection.

 

          (c)  Persons requesting the transcript shall bear the cost of transcription.

 

          (d)  A copy of the recording may be requested in lieu of a written transcript.

 

          (e)  Persons requesting a copy of the recording shall bear the cost of duplication.

 

          (f)  Recordings of proceedings shall be preserved for a period no less than 6 months from the conclusion of the board meeting date.

 

Source.  #7861, eff 3-31-03

 

CHAPTER Asb 200  PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES

 

PART Asb 201  DEFINITIONS

 

          Asb 201.01  "Rulemaking" means the process for the adoption, amendment or repeal of a rule.

 

Source.  #7862-A, eff 3-31-03

 

PART Asb 202  RULEMAKING PETITIONS

 

          Asb 202.01  Petition for Adoption, Amendment or Repeal of Rules.  Any person may request the board to commence a proceeding for the purpose of adopting, amending or repealing a rule by filing a written petition that contains:

 

          (a)  A statement of the petitioner's request for the proposed rules;

 

          (b)  The text of the proposed rule or a statement of the results intended by the petitioner's interest in the subject matter of the proposed rule;

 

          (c)  An identification of the specific rule sought to be amended or repealed, if applicable;

 

          (d)  Any data or argument the petitioner believes would be useful to the board in deciding whether to commence a rulemaking proceeding;

 

          (e)  A statement whether, in regard to the petitioner, the issue which is the subject of the petition is pending in litigation; and

 

          (f)  Name and signature of the petitioner, petitioner's address and the date.

 

Source.  #7863-A, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 202.02  Disposition of a Rulemaking Petition.

 

          (a)  The board shall consider all petitions for rulemaking and proceed pursuant to RSA 541-A:4.

 

          (b)  The board shall request additional data or argument as necessary from the petitioner to clarify the petition.

 

          (c)  If the data or argument fails to support the petition, the board shall state the reason therefore in a letter to the petitioner.

 

          (d)  Denial of a petition shall be final and the person filing such petition, or any other interested person, shall not be entitled to request an adjudicative proceeding under this chapter.

 

          (e)  If the data or argument supports the petition, the board shall commence rulemaking proceedings as provided in RSA 541-A:3 except in instances where there is a valid reason for denial such as, but not limited to, lack of rulemaking authority.

 

Source.  #7863-A, eff 3-31-03

 

PART Asb 203  RULEMAKING HEARINGS

 

          Asb 203.01  Purpose.  The purpose of this part is to provide a uniform procedure for the conduct of rulemaking hearings.

 

Source.  #7863-A, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 203.02  Scope.  This part shall apply to rulemaking hearings required pursuant to RSA 541-A:11, at which interested persons may testify and submit information or written testimony.

 

Source.  #7863-A, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 203.03  "Hearing" means a publicly noticed meeting pursuant to RSA 541-A:6, for the purpose of the receipt by the board of information, documentation or oral or written testimony, or any combination of these, for the purpose of rulemaking.

 

Source.  #7863-A, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 203.04  Notice.  Notice for a rulemaking hearing as required pursuant to RSA 541-A:6, shall be placed in the "Rulemaking Register".

 

Source.  #7863-A, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 203.05  Media Access.

 

          (a)  Hearings shall be open to the print and electronic media.

 

          (b)  The chairperson or a designee shall limit the activity of the print and electronic media to avoid disruption by:

 

(1)  Limiting the number of media representatives when their number, along with the number of citizens present, exceeds the capacity of the room;

 

(2)  Limiting the placement of television cameras to specific locations in the room; and

 

(3)  Prohibiting interviews from being conducted within the room where the hearing is being held during the hearing.

 

Source.  #7863-A, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 203.06  Conduct of a Rulemaking Hearing.

 

          (a)  Hearings shall be presided over by the chairperson or a designee.

 

          (b)  The chairperson or designee shall:

 

(1)  Determine whether a quorum of the board is present;

 

(2)  Call the hearing to order;

 

(3)  Cause a recording of the hearing to be made;

 

(4)  Cause minutes to be taken;

 

(5)  Request that each person wishing to speak shall place his or her name on the speakers list before the last speaker on the list has finished speaking;

 

(6)  Recognize those who wish to be heard and establish the order in which he or she shall speak from a speakers list;

 

(7)  Limit the amount of time each speaker may speak to a specific amount of time at the discretion of the chairperson as the number of speakers and the time available necessitates;

 

(8)  Limit presentations from an interest group or organization to no more than 3 spokespersons, provided that the members of the interest group who are present may enter their names and addresses into the record as supporting the position of the group or organization;

 

(9)  Revoke recognition of a speaker for:

 

a.  Going beyond the amount of time allowed for persons to speak on an issue or issues at the hearing considering:

 

1.  The number of persons wishing to be heard; and

 

2.  The relevancy of the speaker's comments;

 

b.  Speaking or acting in an abusive or disruptive manner; or

 

c.  Refusing to keep comments relevant to the issue or issues which are the subject of the hearing;

 

(10)  Establish limits on the print and electronic media, as provided in Asb 203.05;

 

(11)  Effect the removal of any person who disrupts the hearing; and

 

(12)  Adjourn or recess the hearing.

 

          (c)  All persons whose names appear on the speakers list shall be afforded an opportunity to speak at the hearing within the limits on public participation provided in Asb 203.06 (b) (7).

 

          (d)  The chair shall recess and reconvene the hearing to a later date if the number of speakers exceeds the allotted time for the hearing.

 

          (e)  Listed speakers may elect to submit written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.

 

Source.  #7863-A, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 203.07  Public Participation.

 

          (a)  Each person who requests to speak on the issue or issues which are the subject of the hearing shall provide, on a speakers list, his or her full name.

 

          (b)  Each person requesting to speak shall place his or her name on the speakers list before the last speaker on the list has finished speaking.

 

          (c)  A hearing shall be continued, postponed or moved in accordance with RSA 541-A:11 when the capacity of the room does not accommodate the number of persons who wish to attend.

 

Source.  #7863-A, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 203.08  Limitations on Public Participation.

 

          (a)  In conducting hearings, the chairperson or a designee, at any time before or during a hearing shall:

 

(1)  Refuse to recognize a person who refuses to comply with Asb 203.07 above; and

 

(2)  Revoke recognition of a speaker who does not comply with Asb 203.07 above.

 

Source.  #7863-A, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 203.09  Transcripts.

 

          (a)  All hearings shall be recorded.

 

          (b)  The recording shall be kept available for inspection.

 

          (c)  Persons requesting the transcript shall bear the cost of transcription.

 

          (d)  A copy of the recording may be requested in lieu of a written transcript.

 

          (e)  Persons requesting a copy of the recording shall bear the cost of duplication.

 

          (f)  Recordings of proceedings shall be preserved for a period of time no less than 6 months from the conclusion of the hearing date.

 

Source.  #7863-A, eff 3-31-03

 

PART Asb 204  DECLARATORY RULINGS

 

          Asb 204.01  "Declaratory ruling" means a written statement issued by the board in response to a petition from a person to interpret and apply board laws, rules or both to the person's specific set of facts regarding a proposed action.

 

Source.  #7863-A, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 204.02  Petition for Declaratory Ruling.

 

          (a)  Petitions concerning a specific rule shall be filed with the board at least 90 days prior to the date of the proposed action.

 

          (b)  A petition for declaratory ruling on a specific rule shall include the following:

 

(1)  Full names and addresses of all interested parties;

 

(2)  The federal identification number of all interested parties;

 

(3)  A full and precise statement of the reasons for the proposed action;

 

(4)  A detailed description of the proposed action;

 

(5)  True copies of all contracts, deeds, agreements, instruments and other documents involved in the proposed action;

 

(6)  Reference to the RSA sections and rules relating to the subject of the petition for declaratory ruling; and

 

(7)  A statement whether, to the best of the petitioner's knowledge, the issue which is the subject of the petition:

 

a.  Has been examined by the board and, if applicable, the statutory period of limitation on assessment, per RSA 21-J:29 has not expired; or

 

b.  Is pending in litigation.

 

          (c)  A petition for declaratory ruling and any factual information submitted therewith shall be accompanied by a declaration by the petitioner in the following form:

 

"I declare that I have examined this petition, including accompanying documents, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, the facts presented in support of the requested declaratory ruling are true, correct, and complete."

 

          (d)  Within 30 days after receipt of a petition for declaratory ruling, the board shall advise the petitioner:

 

(1)  If additional information or representations are required when necessary in order to make a decision; or

 

(2)  If the complexity of the petition leads the board to foresee a delay in the issuance of a ruling.

 

          (e)  After the board has received a response to any, and all, requests for additional information or representations, the board shall issue a declaratory ruling applying any applicable statutes, rules, or court opinions to the proposed action described in the petition.

 

Source.  #7863-A, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 204.03  Effect of Declaratory Ruling.  A declaratory ruling issued to a person with respect to a particular action shall represent a holding of the board on that action for that person only.

 

Source.  #7863-A, eff 3-31-03

 

          Asb 204.04  Issuance and Publication of Declaratory Rulings.  Declaratory rulings issued by the board shall be filed on the day of issue with the director of legislative services in accordance with RSA 541-A;16, II (b), and edited subject to the requirements of RSA 21-J:14.

 

Source.  #7863-A, eff 3-31-03

 

PART Asb 205  EXPLANATION OF ADOPTION OF RULE

 

          Asb 205.01  Explanation of Adoption of Rule.

 

          (a)  Within 30 days after the adoption of a rule, any person may request an explanation regarding the adoption of rules pursuant to RSA 541-A:11, VII by submitting a written request that the board issue a statement explaining the following:

 

(1)  The principle reasons for and against adoption of a specific rule in its final form; and

 

(2)  Reasons why the board overruled arguments and considerations against the rule.

 

          (b)  Requests shall be submitted to the board's clerk at:

 

Assessing Standards Board Clerk

c/o NH Department of Revenue Administration

PO Box 457

Concord, NH 03302-0457

 

          (c)  The request shall be placed on the agenda at the next scheduled board meeting.

 

          (d)  The party requesting the explanation shall be notified of the date of the next scheduled board meeting.

 

          (e)  The board shall issue a response within 45 days of the board meeting.

 

Source.  #7863-B, eff 3-31-03, EXPIRED: 3-31-11

 

New.  #11158, INTERIM, eff 8-20-16, EXPIRED: 2-16-17

 

New.  #12190, eff 5-25-17

 

          Asb 205.02  Requirements for Requests for Rule Explanation.

 

          (a)  Each request for rule explanation shall provide the following information:

 

(1)  The name and address of the interested person; and

 

(2)  The rule number and title.

 

          (b)  The request shall be addressed to the chairperson of the board.

 

          (c)  All information shall be typewritten.

 

          (d)  The interested person shall sign and date the request.

 

Source.  #7863-B, eff 3-31-03, EXPIRED: 3-31-11

 

New.  #11158, INTERIM, eff 8-20-16, EXPIRED: 2-16-17

 

New.  #12190, eff 5-25-17

 

PART Asb 206  PUBLIC FORUMS AND SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS

 

          Asb 206.01  Purpose.  The purpose of this part is to provide a uniform procedure for the conduct of public forums and subcommittee meetings.

 

Source.  #7862-B, eff 3-31-03, EXPIRED: 3-31-11

 

New.  #11158, INTERIM, eff 8-20-16, EXPIRED: 2-16-17

 

New.  #12190, eff 5-25-17

 

          Asb 206.02  Scope.  This part shall apply to:

 

          (a)  Public forums required pursuant to RSA 21-J:14-b, II, at which interested persons may testify and submit information or written testimony; and

 

          (b)  Subcommittee meetings at which interested persons may testify and submit information or written testimony.

 

Source.  #7862-B, eff 3-31-03, EXPIRED: 3-31-11

 

New.  #11158, INTERIM, eff 8-20-16, EXPIRED: 2-16-17

 

New.  #12190, eff 5-25-17

 

          Asb 206.03  Definitions.

 

          (a)  “Forum” means a publicly noticed meeting, pursuant to RSA 541-A:6, for the purpose of receipt by board members of information, documentation, oral or written testimony, or any combination of these for the purpose of satisfying the board's statutory requirements.

 

          (b)  “Subcommittee meeting” means a publicly noticed meeting of a portion of the board members delegated by the majority of the board to explore specific issues in order to make recommendations to the board.

 

Source.  #7862-B, eff 3-31-03, EXPIRED: 3-31-11

 

New.  #11158, INTERIM, eff 8-20-16, EXPIRED: 2-16-17

 

New.  #12190, eff 5-25-17

 

          Asb 206.04  Notice.

 

          (a)  Notice for public forums shall be:

 

(1)  Posted in the House and Senate clerks' offices;

 

(2)  Sent to all municipalities;

 

(3)  Posted in the department's lobby at Governor Hugh J. Gallen Office Park South, 109 Pleasant Street, in Concord, NH;

 

(4)  Placed in local newspapers where each forum will be held;

 

(5)  Sent to all interested parties who request, in writing, to be kept on a service list; and

 

(6)  Placed on the department’s web page at www.nh.gov/revenue, if possible.

 

          (b)  Notice for subcommittee meetings shall be:

 

(1)  Posted in the House and Senate clerks' offices;

 

(2)  Posted in the department's lobby at Governor Hugh J. Gallen Office Park South, 109 Pleasant Street, in Concord, NH;

 

(3)  Sent to all interested parties who request, in writing, to be kept on a service list; and

 

(4)  Placed on the department’s web page at www.nh.gov/revenue, if possible.

 

Source.  #7862-B, eff 3-31-03; ss by #8398, eff 7-28-05, EXPIRED: 7-28-13

 

New.  #11158, INTERIM, eff 8-20-16, EXPIRED: 2-16-17

 

New.  #12190, eff 5-25-17

 

          Asb 206.05  Media Access.

 

          (a)  Public forums and subcommittee meetings shall be open to the print and electronic media.

 

          (b)  The chairperson or a designee shall limit the activity of the print and electronic media to avoid disruption by:

 

(1)  Limiting the placement of television cameras to specific locations in the room; and

 

(2)  Prohibiting interviews from being conducted within the room during the public forum or sub-committee meeting.

 

Source.  #7862-B, eff 3-31-03, EXPIRED: 3-31-11

 

New.  #11158, INTERIM, eff 8-20-16, EXPIRED: 2-16-17

 

New.  #12190, eff 5-25-17

 

          Asb 206.06  Conduct of a Public Forum or Subcommittee Meeting.

 

          (a)  Public forums and subcommittee meetings shall be presided over by the chairperson or a designee.

 

          (b)  The chairperson or designee shall:

 

(1)  Call the public forum and subcommittee meeting to order;

 

(2)  Cause a recording to be made;

 

(3)  Cause minutes to be taken;

 

(4)  For subcommittee meetings only, call for the approval or approval with amendments of the minutes of the previous sub-committee meeting;

 

(5)  Request that each person wishing to speak shall place his or her name on the speakers list before the last speaker on the list has finished speaking;

 

(6)  Recognize those who wish to be heard and establish the order in which they shall speak from a speakers list;

 

(7)  Limit the amount of time each speaker may speak to a specific amount of time as speakers and time necessitates;

 

(8)  Limit presentations from an interest group or organization to no more than 3 spokespersons, provided that the members of the interest group who are present may enter their names into the record as supporting the position of the group or organization;

 

(9)  Revoke recognition of a speaker for:

 

a.  Going beyond the amount of time allowed for persons to speak on an issue or issues considering:

 

1.  The number of persons requesting to be heard; and

 

2.  The relevancy of the speaker's comments;

 

b.  Refusing to provide the following information on a speaker's list provided by the board:

 

1.  His or her full name; and

 

2.  The name of each interest group he or she represents, if applicable;

 

c.  Speaking or acting in an abusive or disruptive manner; or

 

d.  Refusing to keep comments relevant to the issue or issues which are the subject of the forum or subcommittee meeting;

 

(10)  Establish limits on the print and electronic media, as provided in Asb 206.05;

 

(11)  Effect the removal of any person who disrupts the public forum or subcommittee meeting; and

 

(12)  Adjourn or recess the public forum or subcommittee meeting.

 

          (c)  All persons whose names appear on the speakers list shall be afforded an opportunity to speak at the public forum or subcommittee meeting within the limits on public participation provided in Asb 206.07.

 

          (d)  Listed speakers may elect to submit written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.

 

          (e)  The chair shall recess and reconvene a public forum or subcommittee meeting at a later date if the number of speakers exceeds the allotted time for the public forum or subcommittee meeting.

 

Source.  #7862-B, eff 3-31-03, EXPIRED: 3-31-11

 

New.  #11158, INTERIM, eff 8-20-16, EXPIRED: 2-16-17

 

New.  #12190, eff 5-25-17

 

          Asb 206.07  Public Participation.

 

          (a)  Each person who requests to speak on the issue or issues which are the subject of the public forum or subcommittee meeting shall provide the following information on a speakers list:

 

(1)  His or her full name; and

 

(2)  The names of each interest group he or she represents, if applicable.

 

          (b)  Each person requesting to speak shall place his or her name on the speakers list before the last speaker on the list has finished speaking.

 

          (c)  A public forum shall be continued, postponed or moved in accordance with RSA 541-A:11 when the capacity of the room does not accommodate the number of persons who wish to attend.

 

Source.  #7862-B, eff 3-31-03, EXPIRED: 3-31-11

 

New.  #11158, INTERIM, eff 8-20-16, EXPIRED: 2-16-17

 

New.  #12190, eff 5-25-17

 

          Asb 206.08  Limitations on Public Participation.

 

          (a)  In conducting public forums or subcommittee meetings, the chairperson or a designee, at any time before or during a public forum or subcommittee meeting shall:

 

(1)  Refuse to recognize a person who refuses to comply with Asb 206.07 above; and

 

(2)  Revoke recognition of a speaker who does not comply with Asb 206.07.

 

Source.  #7862-B, eff 3-31-03, EXPIRED: 3-31-11

 

New.  #11158, INTERIM, eff 8-20-16, EXPIRED: 2-16-17

 

New.  #12190, eff 5-25-17

 


Appendix

 

Rule

Specific State Statute the Rule Implements

Asb 101.01

RSA 21-J:14-a; 541-A:16, I (a)

Asb 101.02

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (a)

Asb 101.03

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (a)

Asb 101.04

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (a)

Asb 101.05

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (a)

Asb 102.01

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (a)

Asb 102.02

RSA 21-J:14-b; RSA 541-A:16, I (a)

Asb 103.01

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (a)

Asb 103.02

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (a)

Asb 104.01

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (a)

Asb 104.02

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (a)

Asb 104.03

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (a)

Asb 104.04

RSA 21-J:14-b, I, (f); 541-A:16, I (a)

Asb 104.05

RSA 21-J:14-b, I, (f); 541-A:16, I (a)

Asb 104.06

RSA 21-J:14-b, I, (f); 541-A:16, I (a)

Asb 104.07

RSA 21-J:14-b, I, (f); 541-A:16, I (a)

Asb 104.08

RSA 21-J:14-b, I, (f); 541-A:16, I (a)

 

 

Asb 201.01

RSA 21-J:14-b, I

Asb 202.01

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (b) (3)

Asb 202.02

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (b) (3)

Asb 203.01

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (b) (3)

Asb 203.02

RSA 21-J:14-b, I & II; 541-A:11; 541-A:16, I (b) (3)

Asb 203.03

RSA 21-J:14-b, II; 541-A:11; 21:32; 541-A:16, I (b) (3)

Asb 203.04

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:6; 541-A:16, I (b) (3)

Asb 203.05

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (b) (3)

Asb 203.06

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (b) (3)

Asb 203.07

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (b) (3)

Asb 203.08

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (b) (3)

Asb 203.09

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (b) (3)

Asb 204.01

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (d)

Asb 204.02

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (d)

Asb 204.03

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (d)

Asb 204.04

RSA 21-J:14-b, I; 541-A:16, I (d)

Asb 205.01

RSA 21-J:14-b, I-a(b); RSA 541-A:16, I(b); RSA 541-A:11, VII

Asb 205.02

RSA 21-J:14-b, I-a(b); RSA 541-A:16, I(b); RSA 541-A:11, VII

Asb 206.01

RSA 21-J:14-b, I-a(b); RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

Asb 206.02

RSA 21-J:14-b, I-a(b); RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

Asb 206.03

RSA 21-J:14-b, I-a(b); RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

Asb 206.04

RSA 21-J:14-b, I-a(b); RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

Asb 206.05

RSA 21-J:14-b, I-a(b); RSA 541-A:16, I(b)

Asb 206.06

RSA 21-J:14-b, I-a(b); RSA 541-A:16, I(b)