If a statute requires that administrative rule making must be "on the record" then the agency:
A) must hold hearings at which witnesses appear to testify about the proposed rule
B) need not hold hearings at which witnesses appear to testify about the proposed rule
C) must have both physical and electronic copies of all rules
D) need only have electronic copies of all rules
E) must have video recordings of the drafting of all relevant rules

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When a statute requires administrative rule making to be "on the record", it means that the agency must hold public hearings at which witnesses can testify about the proposed rule. This can include both written and oral testimony. The purpose of this requirement is to promote transparency and accountability in the rule-making process. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

If a Statute Requires That Administrative Rule Making Must Be