2006 Utah Code - 63-11-14 — Board of Parks and Recreation -- Appointment and terms of members -- Expenses.

     63-11-14.   Board of Parks and Recreation -- Appointment and terms of members -- Expenses.
     (1) (a) The Board of Parks and Recreation shall be composed of nine members appointed by the governor, with the consent of the Senate, to four-year terms.
     (b) The governor shall:
     (i) appoint one member from each judicial district and one member from the public at large;
     (ii) ensure that not more than five members are from the same political party; and
     (iii) appoint persons who have an understanding of and demonstrated interest in parks and recreation.
     (c) Notwithstanding the term requirements of Subsection (1)(a), the governor may adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of board members are staggered so that approximately 1/2 of the board is appointed every two years.
     (2) When vacancies occur because of death, resignation, or other cause, the governor, with the consent of the Senate, shall:
     (a) appoint a person to complete the unexpired term of the person whose office was vacated; and
     (b) if the person was appointed from a judicial district, appoint the replacement from the judicial district from which the person whose office has become vacant was appointed.
     (3) The Board of Parks and Recreation shall appoint its chair from its membership.
     (4) (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 176, 2002 General Session