IWCC October Board Meetings

There are two Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission board meetings scheduled for next week.

Both the IWCC's Commission Review Board meeting and the Workers' Compensation Advisory Board meeting are scheduled for Wednesday, October 24 at the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago.

Commission Review Board

The Commission Review Board's meeting is currently set for 10:00am in the Thompson Center's 8th Floor Chairman’s Conference Room.

Commission Review Board October agenda

A brief overview of the Commission Review Board from the IWCC's website:

Statutory reference: 820 ILCS 305/14.1. See also Part 7500 of the Rules.

Function: The board investigates complaints regarding misconduct made against arbitrators and commissioners of the Commission. While the board investigates allegations of misconduct, it has no authority to review or change arbitration or Commission decisions. 

Members: There are seven members on the board. The chairman of the Commission is the chairman of this board. The senior labor and management commissioner each serve on the board. Arbitrators elect one Chicago and one Downstate arbitrator. The chairman certifies the election of the arbitrators. Two members who are not commissioners, arbitrators, or Commission employees are selected by the governor.

 

Workers' Compensation Advisory Board

The Workers' Compensation Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for 1:00pm, and it is also located in the Thompson Center's 8th Floor Chairman’s Conference Room.

Workers' Compensation Advisory Board October agenda

 

A brief overview of the Workers' Compensation Advisory Board from the IWCC's website:

Statutory reference: 820 ILCS 305/13.1. See also Section 7030.100 of the Rules.

Function: The board assists the IWCC in formulating policies, setting priorities, and developing administrative goals. The board makes recommendations to the governor regarding Commission appointments. It also gives the IWCC chairman a list of arbitrators who will conduct voluntary arbitration upon request.

Members: On July 20, 2011, Governor Quinn appointed new members to the WCAB, as directed by HB1698. The board consists of 12 members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Six members represent employees, and six represent employers. The IWCC chairman is the chairman of the board. Seven members constitute a quorum.