Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 85-13-3 - Definitions3.1. "Advisory Member" means a non-voting member as more fully set forth in W. Va. Code § 23-2C-5(b).3.2. "Chairperson" means the member elected as provided for by W. Va. Code § 23-2C-5(b)(2)(D).3.3. "Commissioner" means the West Virginia Insurance Commissioner.3.4. "The Council" means the Workers' Compensation Industrial Council created under W. Va. Code § 23-2C-5.3.5. "Decision" means any determination, action, vote or final disposition of a motion, proposal, resolution, order or measure on which a vote of the Council is required at any meeting at which a quorum is present.3.6. "Meeting" means the convening of the Council for which a quorum is required in order to make a decision or to deliberate toward a decision on any matter. For the purposes of W. Va. Code § 23-2C-5(b)(3)(A), subcommittee meetings shall meet the definition of "Meeting" for those Members required to attend the subcommittee meeting: Provided, That when subcommittee meetings are held on the same day as a full Council meeting, Members may only receive compensation for the attendance of one meeting.3.7. "Member" means a voting member of the Council as more fully set forth in W. Va. Code § 23-2C-5(b).3.8. "Presiding Officer" means the Chairperson or, in the absence of the Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson. If both the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson are absent, the presiding officer is the person elected pursuant to sections 6.1 and 6.2 of this rule.3.9. "Quorum" means the presence of three (3) Members of the Council as provided for in W. Va. Code § 23-2C-5(b)(2)(D).