Wyo. Code R. 053-0019-2
Workers' Compensation - Medical Commission
Chapter 2: Commission Membership
Effective Date: 02/14/2003 to Current
Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 053.0019.2.02142003
Section 1. MEMBERS. The commission shall consist of 22 health care providers, eleven (11) members and no more than eleven (11) associate members as appointed by the Governor and as set forth in W.S. § 27-14-616 (a).
Section 2. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. Associate members may participate in all aspects of commission activities, including the development of rules and regulations for the operation of the commission. Associate members do not hold voting privileges, except in their capacity as members of individual hearing panels reaching final administrative decisions in medically contested cases.
Section 3. OFFICERS. Members shall annually elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson. The chairperson shall preside over all meetings of the commission membership and the vice-chairperson shall do so in the chairperson's absence.
Section 4. VACANCIES. Commission vacancies shall be filled by the Governor. The Executive Secretary, in conjunction with the director of the Wyoming Workers' Safety and Compensation Division and the Director of the Department of Labor shall submit written recommendations for the Governor's consideration. When vacancies arise on the commission, names will be forwarded from this roster to the Governor for appointment consideration. Members who have completed a term on the commission may also be reappointed to serve additional terms.
Section 5. ANNUAL MEETING. Medical commission members and associate members shall attend an annual business meeting to discuss the concerns of the medical commission.