April 29, 2008, Introduced by Senator JANSEN and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled
"Worker's disability compensation act of 1969,"
by amending section 209 (MCL 418.209), as added by 1985 PA 103.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 209. (1) The governor shall appoint a 6-member
qualifications advisory committee. Effective October 1, 2008, an
appointee to the qualifications advisory committee is subject to
the advice and consent of the senate. The committee shall consist
of
persons who have experience in the area of worker's workers'
compensation. Employer interests and employee interests shall be
equally represented on the committee.
(2) Members shall be appointed for terms of 4 years except
that of the members first appointed, 2 shall be appointed for terms
of 2 years, 2 shall be appointed for terms of 3 years, and 2 shall
be appointed for terms of 4 years. Of the 2 members appointed for
the 2-year, 3-year, and 4-year terms, 1 member representing
employer interests and 1 member representing employee interests
shall be appointed. A member shall not serve beyond the expiration
of
his or her term. The initial members shall be appointed not
later
than October 1, 1985.
(3) A quorum shall consist of 4 members. All business of the
committee shall be conducted by not less than a quorum.
(4) Members of the qualifications advisory committee shall
serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for all
necessary expenses in connection with the discharge of their
official duties as members of the committee.
(5) Staff and offices for the committee shall be provided by
the
bureau workers'
compensation agency.
(6) The committee shall have the powers and perform the duties
provided for under sections 210, 212, and 274.