Coal Mine Safety Board, Virginia
Purpose
The purpose of the Virginia Coal Mine Safety Board is to advise and make recommendations to the Chief on matters relating to the health and safety of persons working in the Virginia coal industry; serve as the regulatory work committee for the Department on all coal mine health and safety matters not under the jurisdiction of the Board of Examiners; and prescribe guidelines to the Chief for recommending mines to be considered for reduced inspections.
Term
four year terms
Composition
The Board shall be composed of nine members appointed by the Governor, subject to the confirmation of the General Assembly, as follows: three shall be appointed from a list of individuals nominated by the Virginia Coal and Energy Alliance, three shall be appointed from a list of individuals nominated by the United Mine Workers of America, and three shall be appointed from the Commonwealth at large. All members of the Board shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and shall be residents of the Commonwealth. The members of the Board shall elect its chairman. Members shall serve for terms of four years and their successors shall be appointed for terms of the same length, but vacancies occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term. Any member may be reappointed for successive terms.
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