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TITLE 31 | NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION |
PART 10 | TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD |
CHAPTER 353 | INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS |
SUBCHAPTER D | RULEMAKING PUBLIC HEARINGS OF THE BOARD |
RULE §353.60 | Advisory Conference on Rules |
Prior to the initiation of any formal action, and while the board may be contemplating the need for a new or amended rule, the board or executive administrator may convene informal conferences and consultations to obtain viewpoints and advice of interested persons. The board may also appoint committees of experts or interested persons or representatives of the general public to advise it regarding any contemplated rulemaking. The powers of such committees are advisory only. The board or executive administrator may utilize the procedures of negotiated rulemaking as set forth in the Negotiated Rulemaking Act, Government Code, Chapter 2008. |
Source Note: The provisions of this §353.60 adopted to be effective January 9, 1986, 10 TexReg 5013; amended to be effective February 11, 1999, 24 TexReg 762; amended to be effective January 1, 2003, 27 TexReg 12365 |