Section Ins 6.79 - Advisory councils and committees(1) PURPOSE. The purpose of this section is to delineate the process by which the commissioner may create advisory councils and committees under s. 15.04(1) (c), Stats., to assist in dealing with regulatory problems pursuant to s. 601.20, Stats., and may include assistance with rule-making pursuant to s. 227.13, Stats.(2) DUTIES. Each council or committee shall advise the commissioner on matters relating to specific issues or subjects presented to the members for study and review by the commissioner of insurance.(3) EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT. Members of the councils and committees shall receive no salary or compensation for service on the councils or committees but shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses in attending meetings or while performing other duties as directed by the commissioner.(4) MEETINGS. The councils or committees shall meet as needed or at such times as requested by the commissioner.(5) MEMBERSHIP. For each council or committee created by the commissioner, membership may not exceed 15 members and shall be representative of the various interested parties and include persons who possess expertise or interest on the issue or topic of the council or committee.(6) CHAIRS. The commissioner shall appoint the chair, unless the commissioner authorizes a different process for selection. The commissioner shall appoint an employee of the office as a non-voting member to assist the council or committee with its duties. The commissioner or a designee shall keep a record of all proceedings, transactions, communications, and other official acts of the councils and committees. The commissioner or a designee appointed by the commissioner shall serve as a voting member when the council or committee is convened in accordance with s. 15.04(1) (c), Stats. The files and records of the councils and committees shall be maintained at the office of the commissioner of insurance.(7) TERM. Members of the councils and committees serve at the pleasure of the commissioner.Wis. Admin. Code Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Ins 6.79
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