(a) From among the members of the Commission, the Governor shall appoint a chairman.
(b) (1) The Chairman is the administrative and executive head of the Commission.
(2) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Chairman has final authority over:
(i) the administrative work of the Commission and its employees; and
(ii) the assignment of cases for hearing.
(3) The Chairman does not have final authority over:
(i) the adoption of regulations by the Commission; or
(ii) the conduct of hearings and the determination of cases by the other members of the Commission.
(c) The Chairman shall conduct hearings unless the hearings interfere with the adequate and efficient performance of the administrative and executive functions of the Chairman.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle 3 - State Workers' Compensation Commission
Section 9-304 - Full-Time Duties; Compensation
Section 9-308 - Hearings; Decisions; Orders; Transmission of Orders
Section 9-309 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties
Section 9-310 - Determination of Amount of Penalty or Fine
Section 9-310.1 - Benefits Wrongfully Obtained; Reimbursement; Interest
Section 9-310.2 - Referral of Certain Fraud Cases to Insurance Fraud Division; Reports
Section 9-312 - Reports of Commission
Section 9-313 - Reports and Analyses of Insurance Provider
Section 9-315 - Funding of Occupational Safety and Health Program
Section 9-315.1 - Administrative Costs for Workforce Fraud Program
Section 9-316 - Payment of Expenses; Tax
Section 9-317 - Advisory Committee