Administrative Law Judge Review Committee

Division of Worker's Compensation
421 E Dunklin St.
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0058

Phone: (573)-751-1585
Fax: (573)-751-2012

Email: workerscomp@labor.mo.gov
Website: https://labor.mo.gov/dwc

Director: Acting Director - Ben Qualls

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: RSMo 287.610

Department: Labor and Industrial Relations

Mission:

Function: The members of the committee shall conduct a performance audit of all administrative law judges every two years. The audit results, stating the committee's recommendation of confidence or no confidence of each administrative law judge shall be sent to the governor no later than the first week of each legislative session immediately following such audit.

SubCommittees: none

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: as needed

Location of meetings: Jefferson City

Duration of meetings: as needed

Preparation time for meetings: as needed

Total time commitment: as needed

Details on Members

Total members: 6

Appointed members: 1

Term length: Two years.

Compensation: Members serve without compensation, however necessary expenses to the review committee shall be provided by the division.

Member Requirements: The review committee shall consist of one member appointed by the president pro tem of the senate, one member appointed by the minority leader of the senate, one member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, and one member appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives. The governor shall appoint to the committee one member selected from the commission on retirement, removal, and discipline of judges. This member shall act as a member ex-officio and shall not have a vote in the committee. The committee members shall not have any direct or indirect employment or financial connection with a workers' compensation insurance company, claims adjustment company, health care provider nor be a practicing workers' compensation attorney. All members of the committee shall have a working knowledge of workers' compensation.

Political Requirements: no

Geographic Requirements: no

Senate Consent Required: No