Section 35-9-624 - Board; Chairman; Compensation of Members; Powers and Duties.

WY Stat § 35-9-624 (2019) (N/A)
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35-9-624. Board; chairman; compensation of members; powers and duties.

(a) Members of the board shall serve without compensation, but actual and reasonable expenses incurred by members for attending meetings and representing the board shall be reimbursed from the account.

(b) The board may:

(i) Adjust claims made by participating members under this article and may waive or alter specific requirements relating to benefits under this article, but shall not have authority to make a general increase in benefits;

(ii) Promulgate rules and regulations governing its operation;

(iii) Investigate claim applications, conduct hearings, receive evidence and otherwise act in a quasi-judicial capacity in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act;

(iv) Permit the suspension of payments in certain cases deemed appropriate by the board, with a commensurate reduction in benefits paid under this article.