2016 Utah Code
Title 63C - State Commissions and Councils Code
Chapter 6 - Utah Seismic Safety Commission
Section 102 - Meetings -- Duties -- Committees.

63C-6-102. Meetings -- Duties -- Committees.

• (1) The commission shall meet at the call of the chair, but not less than once each quarter.

• (2) The commission shall:
  • (a) review earthquake-related hazards and risks to the state of Utah and its inhabitants;
  • (b) prepare recommendations to identify and mitigate these hazards and risks;
  • (c) prioritize recommendations and present them to state and local government or other appropriate entities for adoption as policy or loss reduction strategies;
  • (d) act as a source of information for individuals and groups concerned with earthquake safety and as a promoter of earthquake loss reduction measures;
  • (e) prepare a strategic seismic planning document to be presented to the State and Local Interim Committee before the 1995 annual general session of the Legislature; and
  • (f) periodically update the planning document and monitor progress toward achieving the goal of loss reduction.

• (3) The commission may:
  • (a) divide into or create subcommittees as it determines necessary to carry out its duties under this section; and
  • (b) accept contributions from other private or public sources and seek grants or funding from the federal government for uses relating to seismic safety.

Amended by Chapter 42, 2000 General Session