2006 Utah Code - 40-2-14 — Panel -- Composition -- Duties -- Compensation -- Commission to grant certificates.

     40-2-14.   Panel -- Composition -- Duties -- Compensation -- Commission to grant certificates.
     (1) The commissioner of the Labor Commission shall appoint a panel composed of the commissioner or the commissioner's designee and at least eight other members with equal representation and participation from:
     (a) coal mining management representatives; and
     (b) hourly coal mining employee representatives.
     (2) The panel members shall:
     (a) have at least five years' experience in coal mining in this state;
     (b) administer the certification test to those applicants referred to in Section 40-2-15;
     (c) consult with the commission about applicant qualifications specified in Section 40-2-15;
     (d) meet when directed by the commissioner or the commissioner's designee; and
     (e) hold office at the pleasure of the commissioner.
     (3) Panel members who are not government employees shall receive no compensation or benefits for their 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.
     (4) (a) The Labor Commission shall grant a certificate to each applicant referred to in Section 40-2-15 who passes the certification test administered by the panel and meets the qualifications specified in Section 40-2-15.
     (b) The Labor Commission may grant a certificate to an applicant involved in gilsonite or other hydrocarbon mining as provided by rule.
     (c) The Labor Commission shall enact rules governing the certification procedure, test, and qualifications for applicants involved in gilsonite or other hydrocarbon mining.

Amended by Chapter 5, 2006 General Session