2006 Utah Code - 63-25a-305 — Compensation of members -- Reports to the Legislature, the courts, and the governor.

     63-25a-305.   Compensation of members -- Reports to the Legislature, the courts, and the governor.
     (1) (a) (i) Members who are not government employees 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.
     (ii) Members may decline to receive per diem and expenses for their service.
     (b) (i) State government officer and employee members who do not receive salary, per diem, or expenses from their agency for their service may receive per diem and expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties from the commission at the rates established by the Division of Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.
     (ii) State government officer and employee members may decline to receive per diem and expenses for their service.
     (2) The commission shall submit to the Legislature, the courts, and to the governor at least 60 days prior to the annual general session of the Legislature its reports and recommendations for sentencing guidelines and amendments. It is intended that the commission utilize existing data and resources from state criminal justice agencies. The commission is authorized to employ professional assistance and other staff members as it considers necessary or desirable.
     (3) The commission shall be responsive to all three branches of government, but be part of the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice for coordination on criminal and juvenile justice issues, budget, and administrative support.

Amended by Chapter 243, 1996 General Session
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 242, 1996 General Session