2006 Utah Code - 63-55a-2 — Privatization Policy Board -- Created -- Membership -- Operations -- Expenses.

     63-55a-2.   Privatization Policy Board -- Created -- Membership -- Operations -- Expenses.
     (1) (a) There is created a Privatization Policy Board composed of 15 members.
     (b) The governor shall appoint:
     (i) two senators, one each from the majority and minority political parties, from names recommended by the president of the Senate;
     (ii) two representatives, one each from the majority and minority political parties, from names recommended by the speaker of the House;
     (iii) two members representing public employees, from names recommended by the largest public employees' association;
     (iv) one member from state management;
     (v) five members from the private business community;
     (vi) one member representing education;
     (vii) one member representing the Utah League of Cities and Towns from names recommended by the league; and
     (viii) one member representing the Utah Association of Counties from names recommended by the association.
     (2) (a) Except as required by Subsection (2)(b), board members shall serve four-year terms.
     (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (2)(a), the governor 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.
     (3) (a) Each board member shall hold office until his successor has been appointed and qualified.
     (b) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term.
     (c) Eight members of the board are a quorum for the purpose of organizing the board and conducting the business of the board.
     (d) The vote of a majority of members voting when a quorum is present is necessary for the board to take action.
     (4) (a) At the initial meeting of the board, the board shall select one of their number to serve as chair of the board.
     (b) The chief procurement officer or his designee is the nonvoting secretary to the board and is responsible for scheduling quarterly meetings.
     (c) The board shall meet at least quarterly and at the call of the chair.
     (5) (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 board 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.
     (c) Legislators on the committee shall receive compensation and expenses as provided by law and legislative rule.

Amended by Chapter 193, 2003 General Session