(1) The Department of Workers' Claims shall be responsible for administering claims and ensuring compliance with the insurance, self-insurance, and rehabilitation provisions in this chapter. The department shall be administered by a commissioner appointed by the Governor. The commissioner appointed by the Governor shall be subject to the consent of the Senate in accordance with KRS 11.160.
(2) The commissioner shall have demonstrated knowledge and experience in the area of workers' compensation, public administration, and administrative law. Effective:June 29, 2017