2006 Utah Code - 62A-2-104 — Human Services Licensing Board -- Composition -- Meetings -- Expenses.

     62A-2-104.   Human Services Licensing Board -- Composition -- Meetings -- Expenses.
     (1) There is established the Human Services Licensing Board consisting of the following nine members appointed by the executive director:
     (a) one individual who represents child and family services licensees;
     (b) one individual who represents disability services licensees;
     (c) one individual who represents youth correction licensees;
     (d) one individual who represents aging and adult services licensees;
     (e) one individual who represents mental health services licensees;
     (f) one individual who represents substance abuse services licensees; and
     (g) three individuals who represent clients or the general public.
     (2) (a) Except as required by Subsection (2)(b), as terms of current board members expire, the executive director shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a four-year term.
     (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (2)(a), the executive director shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of board members are staggered so that approximately half of the board is appointed every two years.
     (c) The board shall annually elect a chair from its membership.
     (3) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term.
     (4) The licensing board shall meet at least quarterly, or more frequently as determined by the director, the chair, or three or more members of the board. Five members constitute a quorum and a vote of the majority of the members present constitutes the action of the board.
     (5) (a) Members shall receive no compensation or benefits for their services, but may receive per diem and expenses incurred in the performance of the member's official duties at the rates established by the Division of Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.
     (b) Members may decline to receive per diem and expenses for their service.

Amended by Chapter 358, 1998 General Session