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RSA 281-A:42-aa · Compensation Appeals Advisory Board

281-A:42-aa Compensation Appeals Advisory Board. –

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I.

There is hereby established a compensation appeals advisory board to advise the commissioner relative to candidates for the compensation appeals board, established in RSA 281-A:42-a. The board shall be composed of 5 members:

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(a)

One member representing labor, appointed by the commissioner from a list of nominees provided by the New Hampshire organized labor groups.

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(b)

One member representing business, appointed by the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.

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(c)

An attorney representing plaintiffs, appointed by the New Hampshire Association for Justice.

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(d)

An attorney representing defendants, appointed by the New Hampshire Bar Association.

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(e)

One member representing insurance, appointed by the New Hampshire Adjusters Association.

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II.

The term of office for each member of the board shall be for 3 years; provided, however, that of the members initially appointed, one shall be appointed for a term of one year, 2 shall be appointed for 2 years, and 2 shall be appointed for 3 years. Three members shall constitute a quorum for conducting business. No member shall serve for more than 2 consecutive terms. Members of the board may be removed from office for cause pursuant to RSA 4:1. The board shall meet as required to carry out its responsibilities. There shall be no monetary compensation provided to members who serve on the board.

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III.

The commissioner of labor shall be the non-voting chair of the advisory board.

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IV.

The advisory board shall:

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(a)

Evaluate candidates for the compensation appeals board based upon the nominee's education, knowledge, and experience in the area of workers' compensation law.

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(b)

Submit names of qualified candidates to the commissioner.

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(c)

Receive complaints from the commissioner, pursuant to RSA 281-A:42-e, regarding current appeals board members.

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(d)

Distribute an anonymous questionnaire to participants who are involved in the appeals process.

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V.

The board shall develop procedures which the commissioner shall adopt by rule, under RSA 541-A, relative to the duties established under paragraph IV. Source. 2003, 115:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004. 2014, 21:1, eff. May 23, 2014.

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Source note

Source. 2003, 115:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004. 2014, 21:1, eff. May 23, 2014.

Source history

  • 2003, 115:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004
  • 2014, 21:1, eff. May 23, 2014

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