Professions and Occupationss

The Order of Business is set by the President. The agenda shall include an item of business allowing public comment. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-1.12 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-17(a)

As required by the Open Meetings laws of the State of Mississippi, the general public shall be admitted to all meetings of the Board with the exception of those specifically identified by law. The public is subject to the following rules of conduct: A. Members of the public are r…

The Board shall adopt a seal for use of the Board on official documents. The Board may change such seal as it deems necessary. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-1.14 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-17(b)

The Board shall adopt a seal for the use of registrants appearing on the roster. The Board shall establish the proper use of the seal and may change it as the Board deems necessary. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-1.15 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-4; § 73-63-17(a)

Robert's Rules of Order shall govern proceedings of the Board, except when such rules conflict with law or these regulations. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-1.16 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-17(a)

The Board has the exclusive right to promulgate, change and/or alter these rules and procedures upon majority vote. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-1.17 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-17(a)

With the exception of records exempted by law, the Board complies with requests for information under the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983, Mississippi Code Annotated § 25-61-1, et seq. according to the following policies: A. Requests for information under the Mississippi P…

The Registered Professional Geologists Practice Act of 1997, (§ 73-63-1et seq., Mississippi Code 1972, annotated) provides the means for achieving the purpose of the Board as an agency of the State of Mississippi. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-1.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-1 et seq.…

The Board shall, to the extent practicable, be composed of five (5) members. One (1) member represents the governmental sector, one (1) member represents academia, one (1) member represents the geotechnical/environmental sector, one (1) member represents the mining/mineral extrac…

With the exception of the initial Board, the term of all members shall be four (4) years. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-1.4 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-9

With the exception of the initial Board, the nominating committee shall consist of board members whose term is not expiring. The nominees selected by the committee shall then be submitted to the Registered Professional Geologists on the roster. Submission to the voting registrant…

All members of the Board, including the President, shall be entitled to vote and make or second motions. A majority vote of those present is required to pass a motion. A member expecting to be absent for a vote may provide the Board with written comments, but shall not vote by pr…

A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-1.7 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-15

The Board shall meet at least two (2) times per year. Regular meetings may be held at specific times and dates as agreed to by a majority of the Board. Special meetings may be called by the President or Vice President if the President is incapacitated, and may be arranged by tele…

The Board shall annually elect from its membership a President and Vice President at a regularly scheduled meeting in June or shortly thereafter but no later than the next meeting of the Board following June 30. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-1.9 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-15

A. The seal, signature and date on a document constitute a certification that the document was prepared by the registrant or under his direct supervision. 1. Each sheet of maps, cross sections, drawings, descriptions, charts, graphs, and reports of geologic practice shall be sign…

Documents prepared for geologic studies and/or projects that are assimilated by another geologist shall be sealed by a Mississippi registrant under the following conditions: A. Written permission of the original geologist must be obtained to adapt the documents. 1. Each sheet of …

A. Registrant's typeset name should be immediately followed by a comma, one blank space, and the designation "RPG" with no periods. B. The seal(s) of registrant(s) is (are) to appear on all maps etc. (jpg or similar digital format) located near the typeset name of the registrant.…

A. Title page - Author(s) [registrant(s)] should have their typeset name followed by a comma, one blank space, and the designation RPG without periods. B. Seal of the registrant to appear near their name (jpg or similar digital format) provided that the typesetting space allows r…

A. If the document is a pamphlet, open file report, etc. that contains maps, illustrations, cross-sections, etc. which are bound with the text, it is not required that each of those documents follow the protocol set forth under Maps, Illustrations, and Similar Products section of…

A person shall not use the terms ''Registered Professional Geologist," ''Consulting Geologist, " "Professional Geologist, " "Licensed Geologist, " or "Geologist " with or without any other permutation of prefixes or suffixes to the term geologist unless that person is registered …

Unless exempted under § 73-63-1et seq. (Mississippi Code, 1972 as Annotated), no person shall engage in the practice of geology unless the geological work is performed by or under the supervision of one or more registered professional geologists, who is in responsible charge of t…

A. Geological work performed by an employee or a subordinate of a registered professional geologist, provided that the work nor the work related products do not state, portray or infer by any manner or suggestion whatsoever that the employee or subordinate is in responsible charg…

For the purposes of this rule, "complaints" refers to any sworn allegation brought to the Board against a registrant or other person relating to a violation of the Law or the Rules and Regulations. Any person who believes that a registrant or any other person is guilty of miscond…

The Board may, in its discretion, assess and tax all actual costs incurred in a disciplinary hearing against any accused found guilty hereunder, or the charging party, or both. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-12.10 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-17(a); § 73-63-43 et seq.

Appeals Any person aggrieved by the action of the Board as a result of disciplinary proceedings conducted hereunder may appeal wherefrom as provided for in § 73-63-49 (Mississippi Code, 1972, as Annotated). Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-12.11 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-17(a); § 73-63…

Upon the receipt of complaints, the Executive Director/Board Administrator shall refer them to a designated Board member. The designated Board member shall be selected on a rotating basis. If any Board member selected as a designated Board member can show reasonable cause that he…

A. Petitions and Notice of Hearing - For the purposes of this rule, "petition" refers to the formal documents issued by the Board to initiate a disciplinary hearing. The petition is based on prior investigation of charges or information and shall set forth a statement of the char…

A Board member shall not be entitled to participate in any disciplinary action if such Board member is biased against the accused. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-12.4 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-17(a); § 73-63-43 et seq.

Any accused in a disciplinary proceeding may assert conflict or bias by filing with the Board's designee or Executive Director/Board Administrator at least three days before the scheduled disciplinary hearing an affidavit asserting the disqualification together with specific deta…

Challenges as to bias shall be determined individually by each Board member so challenged, on the record. Challenged Board members who determine that they can be fair and impartial to all concerned may serve. Those who cannot shall rescue themselves. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-…

There shall be no pre-hearing discovery. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-12.7 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-17(a); § 73-63-43 et seq.

The disciplinary hearing shall be conducted in the manner as provided by law. Section 73-63-43 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-12.8 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-63-17(a); § 73-63-43 et seq.

Upon a finding that the accused has violated any enumerated provision of Title 73, Chapter 63, or any rule adopted pursuant to Title 73, Chapter 63, the Board may censure; reprimand; admonish; require the completion of a course in ethics and/or additional education as approved by…

The purpose of this rule is to describe the organization of the Mississippi State Board of Registered Professional Geologists (hereafter referred to as MSBRPG) and how the public may obtain information from the Board. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-13.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.10…

This rule establishes a description of the MSBRPG'S organization which states the general course and method of its operations, including how the public may obtain information or make submissions/requests to the MSBRPG. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-13.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.1…

The public may obtain a description of the MSBRPG'S organization from the Rules and Regulations of the MSBRPG currently on file with the Secretary of State. Additionally, the public may access information relevant to the MSBRPG at their website www.msbrpg.state.ms.us or by review…

The Purpose of this rule is to inform the public of all informal proceedings available to the public. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-14.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.104(b); § 73-63-17(a)

This rule establishes information on all MSBRPG proceedings Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-14.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.104(b); § 73-63-17(a)

All information as to the rules of practice concerning all formal and informal proceedings is available by reviewing the rules and regulations of the MSBRPG currently on file with the Secretary of State. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the MSBRPG website at www.m…

These sections set forth MSBRPG's procedures for involving the public in the development of rules through public meetings and/or public hearings as required by Mississippi Code § 25-43-3.104. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-15.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-3.104; § 73-63-17(a)

This rule establishes the process through which the MSBRPG will set and, as necessary, conduct public hearings. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-15.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-3.104; § 73-63-17(a)

At the time a Rule is filed with Secretary of State, the Board must also publish where written submissions or written requests for an opportunity to make oral presentations on the proposed rule may be inspected. A public hearing is required if, during the first 20 business days o…

Public hearings shall be held at a place and time generally convenient for persons affected by the rule at the discretion of the Executive Director/Board Administrator. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-15.4 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-3.104; § 73-63-17(a)

A. Public Hearings must be open to the public. B. The Executive Director/Board Administrator will preside at the proceeding and will be responsible for answering all questions regarding the rule. C. The Executive Director/Board Administrator may issue rules for conduct of oral pr…

A. A verbatim written transcript of the oral proceedings at each public hearing shall be produced by the Executive Director/Board Administrator and a copy furnished to the Board. B. This material will be available for public inspection and copying as part of the Rule-Making Recor…

These sections set forth the MSBRPG's procedures regarding the requests for Declaratory Opinions, as required by Mississippi Code § 25-43-2.103. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 1101-16.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.103; § 73-63-17(a)