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Friday, February 27, 2015

Comp Bills Trickle in ahead of Today's Filing Deadline

  • By Greg Jones
  • State: California
  • Topic: Top
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California lawmakers introduced bills before today's filing deadline that would require the Divi…

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John Kamin Nov 3, 2016 a 2:58 pm PDT

I'm not a fan of SB 281. Who would want to be a WCAB commissioner for $12,000 a year? Exemption language needs to be added to that bill.

BILL CLABAUGH Nov 3, 2016 a 2:58 pm PDT

That sounds like very little until it is shown just how much time is involved--Is it 1 hour meeting a month or a lot of time? If this position is important and needs someone to do real work then the amount is not even close to being enough.

Robert Bicego Nov 3, 2016 a 2:58 pm PDT

I agree. Also, you have to love the logic "to reduce political patronage." Basically, they're saying that good paying jobs are gained by favoritism so by making it a poor paying job we can ensure favoritism doesn't creep in. At least we finally have an honest politician admitting why public jobs are paid poorly!

Robert Bicego Nov 3, 2016 a 2:58 pm PDT

I agree with skeptical, not necessarily with Just Plain Bill (I didn't hit my enter button fast enough).

As to Just Plain Bill's comments, my response is maybe. I held an elected position which, if you just looked at the meeting times, seemed pretty minimal. However, talking with constituents, meeting with experts, going on field trips to see for myself, and preparing for meetings (which involved reviewing all background material for items on an agenda and using a microscope and follow-up questions for anything to do with finances--now you're talking about a much larger time commitment! So I doubt it's just going to a meeting, but I don't know what that job entails otherwise.

John Kamin Nov 3, 2016 a 2:58 pm PDT

As I understand it, each commissioner goes through hundreds of petitions for reconsideration and removal each week, and makes recommendations to the other commissioners. They do meet, but it's really a job of going through mountains of paperwork, and discerning which contain merit. Remember, these are the people who have a large say in creating precedent, and it would be a shame if quality minds were turning this position down because it pays $12,000 a year.

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