Outside Section 9

Number of DIA Judges

SECTION 9.   (A) Section 4 of chapter 23E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2008 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 3, the word "twenty-one" and inserting in place thereof the following words:- not more than 21.

(B) Section 5 of said chapter 23E, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 4, the word "six" and inserting in place thereof the following words:- not more than 6.
 
 

Summary:
This section allows the Governor to appoint fewer than the statutory number of industrial accident administrative judges and reviewing board members.