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

The Administrative Hearing Commission \ shall choose one (1) commissioner to be presidingcommissionerbymajorityvoteofthe 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.

Auth: section 621.198, RSMo (1986).* Original rule filed Aug. 5,1991, effective Feb. 6,1992. ‘Original authority 1965, amended 1978