36-2-4 - Legislative Compensation Commission created -- Governor's considerations in appointments -- Organization and expenses.
36-2-4. Legislative Compensation Commission created -- Governor's considerationsin appointments -- Organization and expenses.
(1) There is created a state Legislative Compensation Commission composed of sevenmembers appointed by the governor, not more than four of whom shall be from the same politicalparty.
(2) (a) Except as required by Subsection (2)(b), the members shall be appointed forfour-year terms.
(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (2)(a), the governor shall, at the timeof appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of boardmembers are staggered so that approximately half of the board is appointed every two years.
(c) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall beappointed for the unexpired term in the same manner as the vacated member was chosen.
(3) In appointing members of the commission, the governor shall give consideration toachieving representation from the major geographic areas of the state, and representation from abroad cross section of occupational, professional, employee, and management interests.
(4) The commission shall select a chair. Four members of the commission shallconstitute a quorum. The commission shall not make any final determination without theconcurrence of a majority of its members appointed and serving on the commission beingpresent.
(5) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, butmay receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
(a) Section 63A-3-106;
(b) Section 63A-3-107; and
(c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and63A-3-107.
(6) (a) The commission shall be a citizen commission and no member or employee of thelegislative, judicial, or executive branch is eligible for appointment to the commission.
(b) The director of the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget:
(i) shall provide staff to the commission; and
(ii) is responsible for administration, budgeting, procurement, and related managementfunctions for the commission.
Amended by Chapter 286, 2010 General Session