Sec. 44.62.730. Use of convener.

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(a)An agency head may use the services of an impartial person as a convener to assist in making the determination of need under AS 44.62.720 and to assist the agency to

(1)identify the persons who will be significantly affected by a proposed regulation; and

(2)conduct discussions with affected persons on the issues of concern and determine whether the establishment of a negotiated regulation making committee is feasible and appropriate for the particular proposed regulation.

(b)A person acting as a convener may also be named as a facilitator under AS 44.62.760 . The convener shall report findings and make recommendations to the agency. The report and recommendations of the convener shall be made available to the public upon request.