4121.76 Meetings of worker's compensation council. - Ohio Statutes

4121.76 Meetings of worker's compensation council.

Meetings of the workers’ compensation council shall be called in the manner and at the times prescribed by rules adopted by the council. A majority of the voting members of the council constitutes a quorum and no action shall be taken by the council unless approved by at least six voting members. The council shall organize by selecting a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and any other officers as it determines are necessary. The council shall select the chairperson and vice-chairperson from the members of the council who also are members of the general assembly, and each of those members shall serve as chairperson or vice-chairperson during their terms as members of the general assembly. The council shall rotate the selection of the chairperson and vice-chairperson between the two houses. The council shall adopt rules for the conduct of its business and the election of its officers. Each member of the council, before entering upon the member’s official duties shall take and subscribe to an oath of office, to uphold the Constitution and laws of the United States and this state and to perform the duties of the office honestly, faithfully, and impartially. Members of the council appointed pursuant to division (A)(3) of section 4121.75 of the Revised Code shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. Legislative members shall not receive compensation or expenses.

Effective Date: 2007 HB100 09-10-2007; 2008 HB79 01-06-2009