SB 678
Relating to Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety quorum
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Bill overview
This bill amends the West Virginia Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety to ensure the board can take action even when a full quorum isn't present. It also changes the board's membership by adding the Director of the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training as a voting member. The bill clarifies the appointment process for board members, requiring nominations from major industry associations representing both operators and miners, and establishes procedures for handling vacancies and ensuring a minimum number of representatives from each group are always on the board.
Key provisions
- Adds the Director of the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training as a voting member of the Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety.
- Clarifies the appointment process for board members, requiring nominations from major industry associations representing both operators and miners.
- Establishes a quorum of four members, requiring at least two representing operators and two representing miners.
- Outlines procedures for handling vacancies on the board.
- Specifies that the Health and Safety Administrator serves as an ex officio, nonvoting member.
- Requires the Health and Safety Administrator to have specific qualifications and a conflict-of-interest policy.
- Mandates quarterly board meetings, or more frequent meetings as needed.
- Details the process for providing notice of meetings and proposed rules.
Who is affected
- Coal Mine Operators
- Coal Miners
- West Virginia Department of Commerce
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