(1) For those properties approved to proceed to the commission for consideration in accordance with these rules, an opportunity will be provided for the public to comment. A date, time, and location will be established for a public hearing in the geographic area of the proposed sale. A deadline will be established for the receipt of written comments.

(2) Notice of the hearing shall be made as follows:

(a) Publication in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the geographic area of the proposed sale. Notice shall be published twice, with the first publication no more than 21 days prior to the hearing, and the second publication no less than three days prior to the hearing, and at least six days separating each publication.

(b) Posted on the commission's web site. The published notice shall contain:

(i) date, time, and place of the hearing;

(ii) brief statement and description of the property considered for sale;

(iii) name, address, and telephone number of the person who may be contacted for further information on the hearing or the property; and

(iv) deadline for written comments and an address where comments may be sent.

(c) A copy of the report(s) required to be prepared under these rules will be posted on the commission's web site. Paper copies of the report shall be made available for review upon request.

(d) The public hearing will be chaired by the commission chair or his/her designee and at least one of the members of the Real Property or Personal Property Sales Committee, as applicable, established herein shall also attend. Paper copies of the report shall be made available at the hearing.

(e) The commission may, at its discretion, conduct additional types of public notice and opportunities for public comment.