Utah § 79-6-1102 Council composition -- Appointment -- Terms -- Staffing.

Utah Statutes

§ 79-6-1102 — Council composition -- Appointment -- Terms -- Staffing.

Utah·Title 79 Natural Resources·Ch. 79-6 Utah Energy Act·Part 79-6-11 Utah Energy Council

(1)The council shall be composed of:

(1)(a) the director or the director's designee, who shall serve as chair of the council;

(1)(b) two individuals appointed by the governor;

(1)(c) one individual appointed by the president of the Senate; and

(1)(d) one individual appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives.

(2)(2)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), a council member appointed under Subsection (1):

(2)(a)(i) shall serve a four-year term;

(2)(a)(ii) may be removed by the appointing authority;

(2)(a)(iii) may be reappointed; and

(2)(a)(iv) continues to serve until the member's successor is appointed and qualified.

(2)(b) Initial terms for the appointed council members shall be staggered as follows:

(2)(b)(i) one member appointed by the governor under Subsection (1)(b)

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(1) The council shall be composed of:
(1)(a) the director or the director's designee, who shall serve as chair of the council;
(1)(b) two individuals appointed by the governor;
(1)(c) one individual appointed by the president of the Senate; and
(1)(d) one individual appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives.
(2) (2)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), a council member appointed under Subsection (1):
(2)(a)(i) shall serve a four-year term;
(2)(a)(ii) may be removed by the appointing authority;
(2)(a)(iii) may be reappointed; and
(2)(a)(iv) continues to serve until the member's successor is appointed and qualified.
(2)(b) Initial terms for the appointed council members shall be staggered as follows:
(2)(b)(i) one member appointed by the governor under Subsection (1)(b) shall serve a two-year term;
(2)(b)(ii) one member appointed by the governor under Subsection (1)(b) shall serve a three-year term;
(2)(b)(iii) the member appointed by the president of the Senate under Subsection (1)(c) shall serve a four-year term; and
(2)(b)(iv) the member appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives under Subsection (1)(d) shall serve a two-year term.
(3) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed by the relevant appointing authority for the unexpired term.
(4) (4)(a) A majority of council members constitutes a quorum for conducting council business.
(4)(b) A majority vote of the quorum present is required for any action taken by the council.
(5) The council shall meet:
(5)(a) at least quarterly; and
(5)(b) at the call of the chair or a majority of the council members.
(6) (6)(a) A council member who is not a legislator may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
(6)(a)(i) Section 63A-3-106;
(6)(a)(ii) Section 63A-3-107; and
(6)(a)(iii) rules made by the Division of Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.
(6)(b) Compensation and expenses of a council member who is a legislator are governed by Section 36-2-2 and Legislative Joint Rules, Title 5, Legislative Compensation and Expenses.
(7) The office shall provide staff support to the council.

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