Sec. 209.

(1) The governor shall appoint a 6-member qualifications advisory committee. The committee shall consist of persons who have experience in the area of worker’s 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.

(6) The committee shall have the powers and perform the duties provided for under sections 210, 212, and 274.

History: Add. 1985, Act 103, Imd. Eff. July 30, 1985

Compiler’s Notes: For legislative intent as to severability, see Compiler’s note to MCL 418.213.For abolishment of the qualifications advisory committee and establishment of the new qualifications advisory committee within the worker’s compensation agency, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.

Popular Name: Act 317