ADOSH under Gov. Ducey did not protect Arizona workers: Here’s how (azcentral.com)
Editorial Note: This article discloses major shortcomings in the Arizona Industrial Commissions duties to protect workers in Arizona during the Ducey Administration and cries out for leadership changes at the Commission. Thankfully the Commission is due for a major audit later this year from the Arizona Auditor General (Lindsey Perry Director). It would make sense to make those leadership changes before the Audit begins.
The Arizona Industrial Commissioners serve 5-year terms and can be terminated due to inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance, misfeasance or nonfeasance in office: ARS 23-101. The Director of the Commission serves at the pleasure of the Governor: ARS 23-108.
The current Director, Mr. James Ashley, was appointed to the Commission by Governor Ducey in 2015. Prior to his he had little professional experience in the field, having worked as a district director for former Congressman John Shadegg and deputy chief for former Congressman Ben Quayle. Makes one wonder whether the Senate was paying any attention at all to vetting Director nominees during the Ducey administration.
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