Full text of Utah Utah Code § 9-8-204 — Board of State History., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-8-204. Board of State History.
Effective 5/1/2024 9-8-204.
Board of State History.
(1)
There is created within the department the Board of State History.
(2)
The board shall consist of 11 members appointed or reappointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 2, Vacancies, who are persons with an interest in the subject matter of the society's responsibilities.
(3)
(a)
Except as required by Subsection (3)(b), the members shall be appointed for terms of four years and shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified.
(b)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (3)(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.
(4)
When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the governor shall, with the advice and consent of the Senate in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 2, Vacancies, appoint a replacement for the unexpired term.
(5)
A simple majority of the board constitutes a quorum for conducting board business.
(6)
The governor shall select a chair and vice chair from the board members.
(7)
A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
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