Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 14 - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Subtitle 09 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
Chapter 14.09.17 - Open Meetings
Section 14.09.17.03 - Authority of Chairman
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024
A. Generally. Upon a determination by the Chairman of the Commission that an emergency or other event within the scope of Regulation .01 of this chapter significantly affects access to or the operations of one or more Commission hearing locations or other Commission facilities or the ability of the Commission to operate effectively, the Chairman, by Administrative Order, may, to the extent necessary:
B. Duration; Compatibility with Governor's Directives. The authority granted in §A of this regulation may be implemented only as necessary during the emergency or its immediate aftermath and, if exercised following an emergency declared by the Governor, shall be compatible with directives and orders issued by the Governor. Promptly upon termination of the emergency, the Chairman shall review all directives issued pursuant to §A of this regulation and determine a reasonable schedule for the rescission of those directives.
C. Chairman Unavailable. During any period in which the Chairman is unavailable to exercise the authority granted in §A of this regulation, that authority may be exercised by the Commissioner on the Commission most senior in length of service on the Commission, unless the Chairman has designated another Commissioner on the Commission to exercise that authority or the Governor has designated another Commissioner on the Commission to serve as Acting Chairman during that period.
D. Notice and Posting of Directives. To the extent practicable, a copy of all directives and orders issued under §A of this regulation following a declaration of emergency by the Governor shall be sent to the Governor and shall be posted on the Commission website.
Notices may be sent electronically and may be posted through Commission social media accounts as appropriate.