§21A-4-1. Creation; Composition
There is hereby created on October 1, 1937, a board of review, consisting of three members. They shall devote their entire time to the duties of their offices.
§21A-4-10. Appointment and Supervision of Personnel; Administrative Expenses; Budget; Assignment of Hearings
By and with the consent and approval of the commissioner, the board shall appoint such examiners as are necessary to hear appeals from determinations of deputies, and such other personnel as is necessary for the proper conduct of a system of administrative review of disputed claims. Subject to the provisions of the merit system and […]
§21A-4-11. Oaths and Witnesses
The board, appeal tribunal, or examiner will have the power to administer oaths, take depositions, certify official acts, and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of papers necessary as evidence in connection with a dispute or disputed claim.
§21A-4-12. Subpoenas
The board, appeal tribunal, or examiner shall have the power to issue subpoenas for the production of persons and papers in all proceedings within their jurisdiction. In case a person refuses to obey such subpoena the board, appeal tribunal, or examiner may invoke the aid of a circuit court in order that the testimony or […]
§21A-4-2. Appointment; Terms; Vacancies; Chairman
On October 1, 1937, the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint the members of the board of review for terms of six years, except that the terms of the members first taking office shall be two, four, and six years, respectively, as designated by the Governor at the […]
§21A-4-3. Qualifications
The members of the board shall be selected with special reference to their ability and fitness to adjudicate claims. Selections shall be upon a nonpartisan merit basis. The Governor shall not appoint a person who is identified with the interests of either employers or employees.
§21A-4-4. Oaths of Office
Members of the board shall take and subscribe to the Constitutional oath before entering upon their duties. Their oaths shall be filed with the Secretary of State.
§21A-4-5. Compensation and Travel Expenses
Each member of the board shall receive an annual salary as provided in section two-a, article seven, chapter six of this code and the necessary traveling expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties. Requisition for traveling expenses shall be accompanied by a sworn and itemized statement which shall be filed with the […]
§21A-4-6. Offices; Meetings
The offices and meeting place of the board shall be at the capital; but the board may sit at such other places as the prompt and efficient hearing of claims may require. The board shall sit for hearing of appeals at least every ten days.
§21A-4-7. Quorum
A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the hearing of appealed claims.
§21A-4-8. Removal of Members
After hearing, and upon cause shown, the Governor may remove a member of the board.
§21A-4-9. Powers and Duties
The board shall have the following powers and duties, to: (1) Hear and determine all disputed claims presented to it in accordance with the provisions of article seven.