Cheri Hottinger

The purpose of this special meeting was to review, discuss, and vote on proposed amendments to several Ohio Administrative Code sections, including 4121-15-10, 4121-3-30, 4121-3-20, 4121-3-18, 4121-3-16, and 4121-3-34. Specific amendments included updating terminology, providing for electronic notification, updating application sending methods, and addressing changes in revised code sections related to permanent total disability. The Commission also reviewed and voted to approve several rules as 'no change,' such as those pertaining to disputed self-insuring employers claims and inspection of claim files. Finally, the Commission considered and voted to approve the hiring of Scott Armor for promotion to the staff hearing officer position in the Columbus region.

The special meeting was called to order to approve meeting minutes and consider pending applications of district hearing officer candidates. The commission entered an executive session to discuss potential hiring of district hearing officer candidates and staff hearing officer candidates, and to seek legal advice. Following the executive session, the commission approved the hiring of a district hearing officer and multiple staff hearing officers.

The special meeting of the High Industrial Commission was convened to review, discuss, and vote on amendments to various memos, including D8, G3, G2, J1, M2, M5, M6, M7, 01, 02, P2, P4, and R6. During the meeting, a representative from the Ohio Selfinsurers Association expressed their support for the proposed updates, noting their importance in providing clarity on certain issues. Additionally, the director of adjudication pointed out a scrivener's error in memo M7, recommending a correction from "clinical nurse midwife" to "certified nurse midwife."

The special meeting was convened to discuss and vote on amendments to various memos, including D8, G3, G2, J1, M2, M5, M6, M7, O1, O2, P2, P4, and R6. The Ohio Self-Insurers Association expressed their support for the updates, noting the transparency and clarity they provide. A scrivener's error was identified in memo M7, which was corrected during the meeting. The commission approved the amendments to the memos with the identified correction.

The special meeting of the Ohio Industrial Commission was convened to approve meeting minutes and to consider the pending application of a hearing administrative candidate. The agenda included a roll call, a vote to enter into executive session to discuss the hiring of a candidate for a hearing administrative position, and a vote on hiring a candidate, followed by adjournment. During the meeting, the commission moved to enter an executive session to discuss potential hiring of a hearing administrative candidate and legal advice. After exiting executive session, the commission approved the hiring of John Tamasi as a hearing administrator.