2006 Massachusetts Code - Chapter 23 — Section 9P. Salaries; appointments; agencies; attorney representation.

Section 9P. The positions of the chairman and other members shall be classified in accordance with section forty-five of chapter thirty and the salaries shall be determined in accordance with section forty-six C of said chapter thirty and each shall devote full time during business hours to the duties of his office and shall be eligible for reappointment. Members shall devote their whole time to the work of the commission and shall not engage in any profession, practice or business. The commission shall appoint an executive secretary, and such attorneys, examiners and regional directors and other employees as it may from time to time find necessary for the proper performance of its duties and as may be from time to time appropriated for by the general court. The commission may establish or utilize such regional, local or other agencies, and utilize such voluntary and uncompensated services, as may from time to time be needed. Attorneys appointed under this section may, at the direction of the commission, appear for and represent the commission in any case in court. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the commission to appoint individuals for the purpose of conciliation or mediation or for statistical work, where such service may be obtained from the department of labor and industries.