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Montana Optometry Board Public Comment Guidelines for Board Meetings

The Montana Department of Labor & Industry Business Standards Division implemented public comment guidelines for professional and occupational licensing boards including the Optometry Board, effective August 1, 2022. The guidelines establish standardized procedures for public participation during board meetings, including requirements for written comments to be submitted seven days prior to scheduled meetings. Comments must include the submitter's name, organization, and specification of the relevant agenda item.

Montana Optometry Board Public Comment Guidelines

The Montana Department of Labor & Industry Business Standards Division formalized public comment procedures for professional licensing board meetings, effective August 1, 2022. The guidelines establish when the public may provide oral and written comments during board meetings and require written comments to be submitted at least seven days prior to scheduled meetings. The board may not act on or discuss items not on the current agenda but may direct staff to place issues on future meeting agendas.

Public Comment Guidelines for Montana Optometry Board Meetings

The Montana Department of Labor & Industry's Business Standards Division implemented public comment guidelines for professional and occupational licensing board meetings effective August 1, 2022. The guidelines establish procedures for public participation during board meetings, including requirements for written comments to be submitted seven days prior to scheduled meetings. Members of the public may comment on agenda items during designated public comment periods.

Search Historical Montana Administrative Rules Since 2007

The Montana Secretary of State Office provides a quick reference sheet directing users on how to search historical Montana Administrative Rules (ARM) in the new administrative rules system for the period 2007 to present. Users seeking records prior to 2007 are directed to contact the Administrative Rules Services division at 406-444-4692 or by email.

Montana Optometry Board Public Comment Guidelines for Board Meetings

The Montana Department of Labor & Industry Business Standards Division implemented public comment guidelines for professional and occupational licensing boards including the Optometry Board, effective August 1, 2022. The guidelines establish procedures for public comment at board meetings, including a two-stage comment process for non-agenda and agenda-related items, with written comments due seven days prior to scheduled meetings. The chair may limit or close public comment periods to ensure timely meeting conduct.