Who may petition the Board in writing to promulgate, amend or repeal a rule?

• A. Only board members
• B. The governor
• C. Any interested person
• D. A licensed podiatrist association

Answer: (C)

Allowing input from the public is a normal part of how boards handle rulemaking. A petition to promulgate, amend, or repeal a rule in writing is open to any interested person, not just insiders. This broad access lets patients, practitioners, organizations, or any individual who has a stake in the regulation voice their concerns or suggestions, helping ensure the rules reflect real-world impact.

The other possibilities are too narrow. A board member is already part of the governing body and would not petition as an external input; the governor is a separate branch of government and isn’t the usual channel for individual rule petitions; and while a licensed podiatrist association is indeed a group that has an interest, the rule is written to accommodate anyone with an interest, making the broad “any interested person” phrasing the correct standard.