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Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to U.S. Department of Labor

Title 20  

Employees' Benefits

 

Chapter VII  

Benefits Review Board, Department of Labor

 

 

Part 801  

Establishment and Operation of the Board


20 CFR 801.301 - Quorum and votes of the permanent Board; panels within the Board.

  • Section Number: 801.301
  • Section Name: Quorum and votes of the permanent Board; panels within the Board.

    (a) For the purpose of carrying out its functions under the Acts, 
whenever action is taken by the entire permanent Board sitting en banc, 
three permanent members of the Board shall constitute a quorum, and 
official action of the permanent Board can be taken only on the 
concurring vote of at least three permanent members.
    (b) The Board may delegate any or all of its powers except en banc 
review to panels of three members. Each panel shall consist of at least 
two permanent members. Two members of the panel shall constitute a 
quorum and official panel action can be taken only on the concurring 
vote of two members of the panel.
    (c) A panel decision shall stand unless vacated or modified by the 
concurring vote of at least three permanent members sitting en banc.
    (d) En banc action is not available in cases arising under the 
District of Columbia Workmen's Compensation Act.
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