Board Information

Authorization:
Section 62-2-10 of the South Dakota Codified Laws
Activities:
Aid the Department of Labor and Regulation in reviewing the workers' compensation program as to its content, adequacy, and effectiveness and make recommendations for its improvement.
Organization:
Attached to the Department of Labor and Regulation
Composition:
As of July 1, 2019: Nine members appointed by the Governor: a. Four members represent employees, two of whom shall be from recommendations submitted by the South Dakota Federation of Labor; b. Four members represent employers; c. A ninth at large member appointed shall serve as the chair. Not all from the same political party. Secretary of Labor and Regulation is a non-voting member.
Term of Appointment:
Terms shall expire on October 30 on the third year of appointment. Terms that end June 30, 2012, are extended to October 30, 2012.

Frequency of Meetings:
The council shall meet as frequently as necessary but not less than twice each year.

Are Members Allowed to Call into Meetings:
Yes

Contact Info:
Amber Mulder, Department of Labor and Regulation, Workers' Compensation, Division of Labor & Management, 123 W. Missouri Ave., Pierre, SD 57501, Phone: (605)773-3681, Fax: (605)773-4211

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