40-2-204. Coal Miner Certification Panel created -- Duties.
(1) There is created within the office the "Coal Miner Certification Panel."
(2) The panel consists of:
(a) the commissioner or the commissioner's designee; and
(b) at least eight other members appointed by the commissioner with equal representation
and participation from:
(i) management of coal mine operations;
(ii) hourly coal mining employees.
(3) A member appointed by the commissioner shall:
(a) have at least five years' experience in coal mining in this state;
(b) administer the certification test to an applicant referred to in Section 40-2-402;
(c) consult with the commission about applicant qualifications specified in Section
40-2-402;
(d) meet when directed by the commissioner or the commissioner's designee; and
(e) hold office at the pleasure of the commissioner.
(4) A panel member who is not a government employee may not receive compensation or
benefits for the member's services, but may receive per diem and expenses incurred in the
performance of the member's official duties at the rates established by the Division of Finance
under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 113, 2008 General Session
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