2009 Kentucky Revised Statutes CHAPTER 342 WORKERS' COMPENSATION 342.228 Responsibilities of Department of Workers' Claims -- Selection and qualifications of commissioner.
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342.228 Responsibilities of Department of Workers' Claims -- Selection and
qualifications of commissioner.
(1) The Department of Workers' Claims shall be responsible for administering claims
and ensuring compliance with the insurance, self-insurance, and rehabilitation <br>provisions in this chapter. The department shall be administered by a commissioner <br>appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall select the commissioner from a list <br>of three (3) names submitted by the Workers' Compensation Nominating <br>Commission created pursuant to KRS 342.213. The commissioner appointed by the <br>Governor shall be subject to the consent of the Senate in accordance with KRS <br>11.160.
(2) The commissioner shall have demonstrated knowledge and experience in the area of
workers' compensation, public administration, and administrative law.
Effective: July 15, 2010 <br>History: Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 1799, effective July 15, 2010. --
Amended 1996 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 9, effective December 12, <br>1996. -- Amended 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 181, Part 3, sec. 11, effective April 4, 1994. -- <br>Created 1987 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 3, effective January 4, 1988.
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