8 CSR 60-2.240 - Separability, Amendments and Availability of Rules

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the procedure by which amendments are made to the commission's rules, where to obtain copies of these rules and that, if any provision or term of these rules is held invalid, the remaining provisions remain valid.

(1) In the event any provision or term of these rules is determined by a court or other authority of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the determination shall not effect the remaining provisions which shall remain in full force and effect.

(2) New rules may be adopted and any rule may be amended or rescinded by the commission at regular or special meetings provided that the amendment or rescission shall require the approval of the majority of the members present at the meeting where a quorum is present. Notice of the proposed adoption, amendment or rescission shall be given in writing to all members of the commission at least ten (10) days before the meeting at which action is to be taken; except that the ten (10) days' notice shall not be required when two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the commission shall approve in writing the adoption, amendment or rescission.

(3) The amendment of any existing rule or the adoption of any new rule shall be made in accordance with Chapter 536, RSMo.

(4) The rules of the commission and any amendments, additions, or modifications of the rules, shall be available to the public at the office of the commission in Jefferson City.

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8 CSR 60-2.240

AUTHORITY: section 213.030, RSMo (Cum. Supp. 1992).* Original rule filed April 15, 1988, effective July 11, 1988.

AUTHORITY: section 213.030, RSMo (Cum. Supp. 1992).* Original rule filed April 15, 1988, effective July 11, 1988.