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~, Department feels that their routine fire safety inspections of nursing homes are adequate and that another inspection for 'the business license is unnecessary. The City has not done any other types of inspections for nursing ~ nomes, and has relied on the appropriate State agency to inspect in such areas ~ as patient care. Administrative Procedures We are also recommending substantial streamlining of the administrative procedures that govern business license laws. Some of those major changes include: 1. Notice and Comment Procedures for Rule-making: In the past, there was not a clear procedure for how a board member or citizen could seek changes to administrative rules. The proposed rule-making procedures clarify: a. Who can seek a change and how to be put on a mailing list. b. How notice is given on proposed changes. c. When and how to comment on proposed changes. d. How a final decision is reached. .2. e. How rules are changed in emergency situations. Application Process:- The current appljcation processes does not. state when and how certain processes will occur. The proposed application process clearly states: e a. That an applicant will receive a decision on their application within 30 days of submitting all the required information to the City. b. The process for appealing a City decision on an application and how many days each step df the appeal process will take. c. The process the City wi 11 use in revoking or suspendi ng a license and the steps a licensee can take to remedy a City decision. 3. Other Processes: In several cases, more clarity or new procedures are being recommended. For example: a. Complaints about a licensee will be addressed by the City within 15 days of receipt of the complaint. b. Li cense terms shall be good for one year from the date of issuance. e -4-