43:21-45. Administration

(a) It shall be the duty of the executive director of the commission to administer this act under the supervision and control of the commission; to appoint and fix the compensation of members of the staff subject to the approval of the commission and subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of section 43:21-11 of the Revised Statutes; and to make such expenditures as are necessary in the discharge of his functions hereunder as provided for in the budget to be approved annually by the commission.

(b) There is hereby established an Advisory Council on Disability Benefits to consist of the following: Four representatives of labor, two representatives of employers, two representatives of the insurance industry, and two representatives of the medical profession, to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate; the executive director of the commission and the commissioners of Banking and Insurance, and of Labor, for the time being. Each appointive member shall serve for a term of five years, and vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term only. Members of the advisory council shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for their necessary expenses. The advisory council shall:

(1) study the administration and operation of this act;

(2) aid the commission in formulating policies, rules and regulations and consult and advise with the executive director;

(3) report to the Governor and the Legislature on or before March first, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-one, and at such other times as it may deem appropriate its recommendations for legislation or administration necessary or desirable to improve and perfect the operation of this act;

(4) report to the Governor and the Legislature on such other matters relating to this act, and at such other times, as it may deem in the public interest.

L.1948, c. 110, p. 600, s. 21.