63M-8-202 - Members -- Appointment -- Terms -- Vacancies -- Expenses.
63M-8-202. Members -- Appointment -- Terms -- Vacancies -- Expenses.
(1) (a) Except as required by Subsection (1)(b), the commission shall consist of up to 15members to be appointed by the governor for a four-year term.
(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (1)(a), the governor shall, at the timeof appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms ofcommission members are staggered so that approximately half of the commission is appointedevery two years.
(c) Members may serve two consecutive appointments.
(d) In making appointments, the governor shall insure that no more than one more thanhalf the membership is from the same political party.
(2) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall beappointed by the governor for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(3) 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.
Amended by Chapter 286, 2010 General Session