626.31 Operation and control of bureau.

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(1)Bureau administration.

(a)Organization. The bureau shall make bylaws for its government which, with amendments thereto, shall be filed with and approved by the commissioner before they are effective.

(b)Representation. The rating committee shall consist of an even number of members, up to 12 and no fewer than 8. Two members of the rating committee shall represent noninsurer, employer interests and shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor. Of the remaining members, half of the members shall be chosen by stock insurers and half of the members shall be chosen by mutual insurers. Both stock and mutual insurers shall be represented equally on all other committees, including the managing committee. Each member of a committee shall have one vote, with the commissioner deciding the matter in the event of a tie.

(c)Charges and services. The services of the bureau shall be supplied to members without discrimination. Each member of the bureau shall pay an equitable share of the cost of operating the bureau.

(2)Information to be supplied.

(a)Surveys. Upon demand the bureau shall furnish to any employer upon whose risk a survey has been made under s. 626.32

(2)and to any insurer full information about the survey.

(b)Rates. The bureau shall, within a reasonable time after receiving a written request and upon payment of a reasonable charge, furnish information as to any rate to the insured affected by it or to an authorized representative.

(3)Review by bureau.

(a)Cases where required. The following persons or their authorized representatives shall be heard by the bureau upon written request:

1. Any insurer or employer on any matter affecting the risk in connection with a survey under sub.

(a);

2. Any person aggrieved by the application of the bureau’s rating system to the person;

3. Any member alleging discrimination as to services or charges of the bureau; and

4. Any municipality, as defined under s. 345.05

(c), or any state department or agency.

(b)Procedure for review.

1. The bureau shall provide within this state a specified procedure for review of the matters under par.

(a).

2. The commissioner may disapprove the procedure specified under subd. 1. if the commissioner finds that it does not provide adequate notice and fair hearing to the person asking for review.

3. The person asking for review may appeal to the commissioner under sub.

(4)from a decision of the bureau or from its failure to provide a review and decision within 30 days after a written request therefor.

(4)Appeals from the bureau.

(a)Cases where appeal is allowed. The following persons or their authorized representatives may petition the commissioner in writing for review of a bureau action or decision:

1. Any member aggrieved by an apportionment of costs made by the bureau under sub.

(c), or by the bureau’s failure to make an apportionment;

2. Any member aggrieved by discrimination in the supplying of services by the bureau;