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Meeting Protocol and Format

Contact Information
Certificate of Need Program

CON Mailing Address
P.O. Box 570, 
Jefferson City, MO 65102

CON Program Office
920 Wildwood Drive
Jefferson City, MO 6510

Fax: 573-751-7894

Phone

Presenter Information

  • Representative Registration Form  
    All presenters must complete and sign a “Representative Registration Form” and give it to the Sign-In Coordinator prior to speaking. This form is available on a table near the entrance to the meeting room.
  • Applicant Presentation of Key Points 
    The applicant’s presentation should be a “summary of key points” based on the written application and should not exceed 10 minutes inclusive of all presenters.
  • No New Material  
    Applicants are reminded that no new material is to be introduced, and no materials are to be distributed at the meeting.
  • Presentations of Affected Parties (Not previous business items.) 
    Each presentation of an “affected party” is limited to 3 minutes per person, up to a maximum of 90 minutes per project collectively for supporting, 20 minutes for neutral, and 90 minutes for opposing presentations. (One spokesperson per group is preferred.)
  • Applicant Summation  
    The summation is intended to recap the key points made by the applicant. Rebuttals of “affected party” presentations by applicants are generally discouraged and will not normally be entertained from the floor.

General Information

  • Presentation Area 
    Individuals waiting to present shall remain clear of the presentation area until specifically called by name or upon “open call” by the chairman.
  • Time Monitor  
    Prescribed time limits will be monitored by the Time Keeper. Presenters shall observe the Time Keeper’s indications of lapsed time to ensure each presenter has an opportunity to present within the allotted time.
TimeFunctionActivities and Condition
As neededStaff introduction of projectOverview of application and staff analysis.
As neededCommittee QuestionsStaff responds to Committee questions.
10 minutesApplicant PresentationPresentation of application concentrating on need, financial feasibility, special needs, and cost effectiveness. No introduction of new material and no distribution of additional papers.
As neededCommittee QuestionsApplicant responds to Committee questions.
3 minutes per personmax 90 minPresentations by affected parties supporting the project. (Not previous business items.)Individual presenters provide supportive information relevant to need, special needs, financial feasibility, cost effectiveness and how the proposal affects presenter. (One spokesman per group preferred.)
As neededCommittee QuestionsAffected parties respond to Committee questions.
3 minutes per personmax 20 minPresentations by affected parties neutral to the project. (Not previous business
items.)
Individual presenters provide information relevant to need, special needs, and cost effectiveness.
As neededCommittee QuestionsAffected parties respond to Committee questions.
3 minutes per personmax 90 minPresentations by affected parties opposing the project. (Not previous business items.)Individual presenters provide alternative 3 minutes information relevant to need, special needs, financial feasibility, cost effectiveness and how the proposal affects presenter. (One spokesman per group preferred.)
As neededCommittee QuestionsAffected parties respond to Committee questions.
5 minutesApplicant SummationClarification of issues and key points.
As neededCommittee

Discuss and decide to:

  • Approve based on information in application;
  • Approve modified application;
  • Deny based on finding of no need; or
  • Defer to the next meeting.

Contact

Missouri Certificate of Need Program
Email: CONP@health.mo.gov
Telephone: 573-751-6403
Fax: 573-751-7894
P.O. Box 570, 
Jefferson City, MO 65102

CON Program Office location:
920 Wildwood Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109