2006 Utah Code - 63-47-2 — Members -- Appointment -- Terms -- Vacancies -- Expenses.

     63-47-2.   Members -- Appointment -- Terms -- Vacancies -- Expenses.
     (1) (a) Except as required by Subsection (1)(b), the commission shall consist of up to 15 members to be appointed by the governor for a four-year term.
     (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (1)(a), the governor shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of commission members are staggered so that approximately half of the commission is appointed every two years.
     (c) Members may serve two consecutive appointments.
     (d) In making appointments, the governor shall insure that no more than one more than half the membership is from the same political party.
     (2) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed by the governor for the remainder of the unexpired term.
     (3) (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 238, 2004 General Session