PURPOSE: This rule complies with the requirements of section 536.023, RSMo and sets forth the selection process, term, powers and duties of the presiding commissioner.

The Administrative Hearing Commission shall choose one (1) commissioner to be presiding commissioner by majority vote of the commissioners. The presiding commissioner shall serve a term of one (1) year ending June 30, or until a successor is chosen, whichever is later. The presiding commissioner shall have the managerial and budgetary powers and duties as the commission assigns him/her by majority vote of the commissioners.

AUTHORITY: section 621.198, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed Aug. 5, 1991, effective Feb. 6, 1992.

*Original authority: 621.198, RSMo 1965, amended 1978. 1 CSR 15-1