Oklahoma Administrative Code, Title 152 — Community Hospitals Authority

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Chapter 1 General Agency Rules

Subchapter 1 Purpose and Organization

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-1-1 Purpose

(a) The rules of this Chapter are adopted to simplify procedure, avoid unnecessary delays, save expenses, and facilitate the administration of the Community Hospital Authority (63 O.S. §§ 3240.1 et seq ). These rules also implement and are cumulative to the Administrative Procedures Act, 75 O.S. 1991, Section 250 et seq., as amended ("APA").

(b) This chapter shall be given a fair and impartial construction.

(c) Citations herein to laws and rules shall include laws and rules amendatory thereto.

History

• Added at 20 Ok Reg 466, eff 12-17-02 through 7-14-03 (emergency)1; Added at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03
• 1This emergency action expired before being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore, on 7-15-03 (after the 7-14-03 expiration of the emergency action), Section 152:1-1-1 was no longer effective, and remained as such until added by permanent action on 8-25-03.

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-1-2 Definitions [RESERVED]

History

• Reserved at 20 Ok Reg 466, eff 12-17-02 through 7-14-03 (emergency); Reserved at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-1-3 RESERVED

History

• Reserved at 20 Ok Reg 466, eff 12-17-02 through 7-14-03 (emergency); Reserved at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-1-4 Commission officers

(a) The Authority shall elect from its membership a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman.

(b) Officers of the Authority shall be elected annually for a one-year term. In the event an officer's position becomes vacant, a replacement shall be elected to complete the unexpired term at the following meeting of the Authority.

(c) The Chairman shall preside over all Authority meetings and rule on all questions of procedure and order. He shall have the power, in the exercise of his discretion, to call special meetings of the Authority, and shall call a special meeting when requested by four members, in writing, to do so. The Chairman shall determine the agenda of each meeting.

(d) The Vice-Chairman shall assume the duties of the Chairman during the Chairman's absence or incapacity.

(e) The Executive Director shall be responsible for insuring the keeping of the minutes of Authority meetings, and have such other duties as the Authority may, from time to time, designate.

History

• Added at 20 Ok Reg 466, eff 12-17-02 through 7-14-03 (emergency)1; Added at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 3210, eff 9-11-06
• 1This emergency action expired before being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore, on 7-15-03 (after the 7-14-03 expiration of the emergency action), Section 152:1-1-4 was no longer effective, and remained as such until added by permanent action on 8-25-03.

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-1-5 Authority powers and duties

The Authority shall exercise all powers expressly or impliedly granted to it by statute.

History

• Added at 20 Ok Reg 466, eff 12-17-02 through 7-14-03 (emergency)1; Added at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03
• 1This emergency action expired before being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore, on 7-15-03 (after the 7-14-03 expiration of the emergency action), Section 152:1-1-5 was no longer effective, and remained as such until added by permanent action on 8-25-03.

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-1-6 Severability

The provisions of this Chapter are severable and the repeal, amendment, or invalidity of any provision hereof shall not serve to repeal or invalidate the remaining provisions of these rules.

History

• Added at 20 Ok Reg 466, eff 12-17-02 through 7-14-03 (emergency)1; Added at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03
• 1This emergency action expired before being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore, on 7-15-03 (after the 7-14-03 expiration of the emergency action), Section 152:1-1-6 was no longer effective, and remained as such until added by permanent action on 8-25-03.

Subchapter 3 Meetings

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-3-1 Meetings

The Authority shall hold such meetings, as it deems necessary, with regular meetings at such times and places to be determined annually by the Authority. Special meetings may be called by the Chairman at his discretion, and shall be called when three (3) members of the Authority request of the Chairman, in writing, that such a meeting be called.

History

• Added at 20 Ok Reg 466, eff 12-17-02 through 7-14-03 (emergency)1; Added at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 3210, eff 9-11-06
• 1This emergency action expired before being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore, on 7-15-03 (after the 7-14-03 expiration of the emergency action), Section 152:1-1-4 was no longer effective, and remained as such until added by permanent action on 8-25-03.

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-3-2 Location

The Authority may convene at any location within the state of Oklahoma as the Authority may specify; provided, that unless otherwise specified, meetings shall be conducted at a room provided for that purpose at the St. John's Medical Center offices at 1924 South Utica, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

History

• Added at 20 Ok Reg 466, eff 12-17-02 through 7-14-03 (emergency)1; Added at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03
• 1This emergency action expired before being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore, on 7-15-03 (after the 7-14-03 expiration of the emergency action), Section 152:1-3-2 was no longer effective, and remained as such until added by permanent action on 8-25-03.

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-3-3 Opening Meeting Act

All meetings of the Authority shall be conducted in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, 25 O.S. 1991, §301 et seq., and laws amendatory thereto.

History

• Added at 20 Ok Reg 466, eff 12-17-02 through 7-14-03 (emergency)1; Added at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03
• 1This emergency action expired before being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore, on 7-15-03 (after the 7-14-03 expiration of the emergency action), Section 152:1-3-3 was no longer effective, and remained as such until added by permanent action on 8-25-03.

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-3-4 Agenda

(a) The agenda of the Authority's meetings shall be determined by the Chairman, and a copy thereof sent to each member before the meeting.

(b) The agenda of the Authority's special meetings shall be determined by the Chairman, and copies thereof shall be sent to each member prior to the meeting. Only those items appearing on the agenda of such special meetings shall be considered by the Authority.

History

• Added at 20 Ok Reg 466, eff 12-17-02 through 7-14-03 (emergency)1; Added at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03
• 1This emergency action expired before being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore, on 7-15-03 (after the 7-14-03 expiration of the emergency action), Section 152:1-3-4 was no longer effective, and remained as such until added by permanent action on 8-25-03.

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-3-5 RESERVED

History

• Reserved at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-3-6 Robert's Rules of Order

All meetings of the Authority shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order except as modified herein or by statute.

History

• Added at 20 Ok Reg 466, eff 12-17-02 through 7-14-03 (emergency)1; Added at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03
• 1This emergency action expired before being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore, on 7-15-03 (after the 7-14-03 expiration of the emergency action), Section 152:1-3-6 was no longer effective, and remained as such until added by permanent action on 8-25-03.

Subchapter 5 General Course and Method of Operations

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-5-1 Principal office

The principal office of the Community Hospitals Authority is at St. John's Medical Center, 1924 South Utica, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74104.

History

• Added at 20 Ok Reg 466, eff 12-17-02 through 7-14-03 (emergency)1; Added at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 3210, eff 9-11-06
• 1This emergency action expired before being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore, on 7-15-03 (after the 7-14-03 expiration of the emergency action), Section 152:1-5-1 was no longer effective, and remained as such until added by permanent action on 8-25-03.

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-5-2 Office hours

Office hours shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., unless otherwise designated by the Executive Director, Monday through Friday inclusive, excepting legal holidays established by statute or proclamation of the Governor.

History

• Added at 20 Ok Reg 466, eff 12-17-02 through 7-14-03 (emergency)1; Added at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03
• 1This emergency action expired before being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore, on 7-15-03 (after the 7-14-03 expiration of the emergency action), Section 152:1-5-2 was no longer effective, and remained as such until added by permanent action on 8-25-03.

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-5-3 Exercise of powers

The Authority may exercise its official powers at any location in the State of Oklahoma.

History

• Added at 20 Ok Reg 466, eff 12-17-02 through 7-14-03 (emergency)1; Added at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03
• 1This emergency action expired before being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore, on 7-15-03 (after the 7-14-03 expiration of the emergency action), Section 152:1-5-3 was no longer effective, and remained as such until added by permanent action on 8-25-03.

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-5-4 Writing to the Authority

Every communication in writing to the Authority shall be addressed to the Executive Director of the Authority at the principal office designated above.

History

• Added at 20 Ok Reg 466, eff 12-17-02 through 7-14-03 (emergency)1; Added at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03
• 1This emergency action expired before being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore, on 7-15-03 (after the 7-14-03 expiration of the emergency action), Section 152:1-5-4 was no longer effective, and remained as such until added by permanent action on 8-25-03.

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-5-5 Records

(a) Rules and policy. All rules shall ve available at the principal office during regular business hours.

(b) Proceedings and forms. All final orders, decisions, and opinions, and all forms, applications, and instructions which are required to be completed in applying for a license or permit, shall be available within the offices of the Authority during regular business hours.

(c) Copies. Copies of all official records of the Authority not privileged from disclosure by law shall be available for inspection at the principal office during regular office hours. Copies of such records, certified by the Executive Director or his designee, may be made, and the expense of such copies shall be paid by the person requesting the same.

History

• Added at 20 Ok Reg 466, eff 12-17-02 through 7-14-03 (emergency)1; Added at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03
• 1This emergency action expired before being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore, on 7-15-03 (after the 7-14-03 expiration of the emergency action), Section 152:1-5-5 was no longer effective, and remained as such until added by permanent action on 8-25-03.

Subchapter 7 Rulemaking Procedures

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-7-1 Rulemaking

The Authority may adopt, amend, or repeal a rule of its own initiative, at the request of the Executive Director, or upon a petition filed under the APA.

History

• Added at 20 Ok Reg 466, eff 12-17-02 through 7-14-03 (emergency)1; Added at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03
• 1This emergency action expired before being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore, on 7-15-03 (after the 7-14-03 expiration of the emergency action), Section 152:1-7-1 was no longer effective, and remained as such until added by permanent action on 8-25-03.

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-7-2 Petitions for rule making

(a) Form. Any interested person may request the Authority to adopt, amendment, or repeal a rule. A request shall be in the form of a letter.

(b) Form and consent. All such requests shall be in writing, and be filed with the Executive Director at the principal office. The requests shall state, clearly and concisely, all matters pertaining to the requested action and the reasons for the request.

(c) Consideration of requests. Requests concerning rules will be considered by the Authority at its next regularly scheduled meeting or at a special meeting. The Authority may, in its discretion, postpone the discussion and ruling on the request until the next regular or special meeting and shall notify all parties of such postponement. Upon hearing the requests, the Authority will notify the requester whether the Authority will consider rule-making action.

History

• Added at 20 Ok Reg 466, eff 12-17-02 through 7-14-03 (emergency)1; Added at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03
• 1This emergency action expired before being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore, on 7-15-03 (after the 7-14-03 expiration of the emergency action), Section 152:1-7-2 was no longer effective, and remained as such until added by permanent action on 8-25-03.

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-7-3 Rulemaking hearings

(a) The Executive Director may conduct hearings on proposed rules, amendments to or repeal of rule, and shall conduct such hearings when so directed by the Authority.

(b) Location of hearings. Unless otherwise specified, and stated in the notice of hearing, all hearings shall be conducted in the offices of the Authority.

(c) Interested persons. Any person who is interested or affected by a proposed action may appear at the hearing. An appearance may be made individually, or by an attorney.

History

• Added at 20 Ok Reg 466, eff 12-17-02 through 7-14-03 (emergency)1; Added at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03
• 1This emergency action expired before being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore, on 7-15-03 (after the 7-14-03 expiration of the emergency action), Section 152:1-7-3 was no longer effective, and remained as such until added by permanent action on 8-25-03.

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-7-4 Opportunity to submit data, views and arguments

Prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule, the Authority shall afford any interested persona a reasonable opportunity to submit data, vies, and arguments, either oral or written, concerning such proposed action.

History

• Added at 20 Ok Reg 466, eff 12-17-02 through 7-14-03 (emergency)1; Added at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03
• 1This emergency action expired before being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore, on 7-15-03 (after the 7-14-03 expiration of the emergency action), Section 152:1-7-4 was no longer effective, and remained as such until added by permanent action on 8-25-03.

Okla. Admin. Code § 152:1-7-5 Emergency rules

The Authority may adopt an emergency rule without adherence to the above rules concerning notice and hearing. All emergency rules, however, must be adopted in accord with the Administrative Procedures Act, and shall be effective as specified in the Act.

History

• Added at 20 Ok Reg 466, eff 12-17-02 through 7-14-03 (emergency)1; Added at 20 Ok Reg 2813, eff 8-25-03
• 1This emergency action expired before being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore, on 7-15-03 (after the 7-14-03 expiration of the emergency action), Section 152:1-7-5 was no longer effective, and remained as such until added by permanent action on 8-25-03.