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Indiana Administrative Code (Last Updated: December 20, 2016) |
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Title 465. DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES |
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Article 465IAC2. CHILD WELFARE SERVICES |
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Rule 465IAC2-18. Rate Setting for Department-Managed Foster Homes |
Section 465IAC2-18-13. Annual public comment period; public hearing
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(a) An annual period of public comment will be open for at least thirty (30) days preceding an annual public hearing. The public comment time period will allow each foster parent and other interested persons or organizations to communicate ideas, suggestions, or other comments regarding the rate setting methodology in writing or via e-mail to the department at an address specified in notices posted by the department on its website.
(b) At least one (1) public hearing regarding the rate setting methodology will be held on an annual basis at an address specified in a notice posted by the department on the department's website.
(c) Notice of a public hearing will be posted on the department's website for a period of at least thirty (30) consecutive days immediately before the date scheduled for the hearing.
(d) The department may, in addition to posting information on its website, provide public notice of the time and place of a scheduled public hearing through advertisement or publication in news media or posting in locations accessible to the public. (Department of Child Services; 465 IAC 2-18-13; filed May 9, 2011, 3:58 p.m.: 20110608-IR-465100463FRA)