Coal Miner Certification Panel created -- Duties.

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Affected by 63I-1-240 on 7/1/2024

40-2-204. Coal Miner Certification Panel created -- Duties.

• (1) There is created within the office the "Coal Miner Certification Panel."

• (2) The panel consists of:
  • (a) the commissioner or the commissioner's designee; and
  • (b) at least eight other members appointed by the commissioner with equal representation and participation from:
    • (i) management of coal mine operations; and
    • (ii) hourly coal mining employees.

• (3) A member appointed by the commissioner shall:
  • (a) have at least five years' experience in coal mining in this state;
  • (b) administer the certification test to an applicant referred to in Section 40-2-402;
  • (c) consult with the commission about applicant qualifications specified in Section 40-2-402;
  • (d) meet when directed by the commissioner or the commissioner's designee; and
  • (e) hold office at the pleasure of the commissioner.

• (4) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
  • (a) Section 63A-3-106;
  • (b) Section 63A-3-107; and
  • (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.

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