The MSBA's Administrative Law Section Presents

"Everyone’s a Critic: The Best Practices for Submitting (and Reviewing) Comments on New Administrative Rules"

The Minnesota Legislature hopes that the process for making state administrative rules will be open and transparent. In fact, Minnesota’s Administrative Procedure Act is structured so as to increase the public’s access to government information, improve public participation in the formulation of administrative rules and boost the accountability of government agencies.

The MSBA Administrative Law Section will host a training session on citizen involvement in the rulemaking process. This course will explore how citizens can improve the effectiveness of their comments on proposed rules and a set of best practices for government officials when reviewing this important feedback.

Presenters::

Honorable Eric L. Lipman , Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings

Samuel D. Orbovich , Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.

Bert Black , Office of Minnesota Secretary of State

1.25 hours of Standard CLE credits to be applied for

Details:

Date:   Thursday, February 25, 2010
Time:    7:30 a.m. - Registration & Breakfast
8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. - CLE Program
Location:   Embassy Suites - St. Paul
175 E. 10th Street St. Paul, MN 55101 [Directions/Map]

Cost:

Section Members:  $15.00
MSBA Members (But Not Administrative Law Section Members):  $18.00
Law Students:  $10.00
Non-MSBA Members:  $20.00