[ Chapter 23C effective until November 12, 2007. Repealed by 2007, 145, Sec. 6. See 2007, 145, Sec. 9.]
[ Text of section effective until November 12, 2007. Repealed by 2007, 145, Sec. 6. See 2007, 145, Sec. 9.]
Section 2. There shall be in the department of labor and workforce development, but not subject to the jurisdiction thereof, a department called the board of conciliation and arbitration.
The board of conciliation and arbitration shall be under the supervision and control of the chairman of said board who shall be appointed by the governor for a term of five years, and subsequent successors shall be appointed in like manner. Prior to appointing the chairman, the governor shall request the recommendations of the unions and employers who commonly are involved in matters under the jurisdiction of the board. Said chairman shall devote his whole time during business hours to the work of the board and shall not engage in any profession, practice, or business during said hours. The chairman may be removed by the governor, upon notice and hearing, for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, but for no other cause.