Ohio Admin. Code 4703-3-13 - Communication: prohibition of improper contacts
Prior to the filing of an application, and after final board
action on an application, verbal and written communication with individual
board members or any member of the board'sboards' staff shall be freely permitted; provided,
however, that in no event is any member of the board or its staff authorized to
give any indication of what specific action the board may take upon the merits
of any application which may be filed with it. General advice, however, may be
given as to the manner of completing or submitting applications, the procedures
to be followed in processing applications, and the nature of the standards
applied by the board in evaluating applications. While an application for
registration or enforcement is pending before the board, no one shall initiate
any written or oral communication with individual board members concerning the
matter; but inquiries may be made orally or in writing to the board staff or in
writing to the board.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4703.12
Rule Amplifies: RC 4703.02, 4703.15
Prior Effective Dates: 12/26/2006
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