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[TITLE 63. Table of Contents]
63-47-1 Creation - Purpose.
There is hereby established the governor's Commission
for Women and Families. The purpose of the commission shall
be to advise and confer with the governor and state agencies
concerning issues of importance to women and families in
Utah and to serve as a contact and coordinating group to
analyze state and local programs to determine whether they
adequately serve women and protect the rights of men, women,
and families.
1990
63-47-2 Members - Appointment - Terms - Vacancies - Expenses.
(1) (a) Except as required by Subsection (b), the commission shall consist of 19 members to be appointed by the governor for terms of four years.
(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (a), the governor shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of commission members are staggered so that approximately half of the commission is appointed every two years.
(c) Members may serve two consecutive appointments.
(2) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term.
(3) (a) Members shall receive no compensation or benefits for their services, but may receive per diem and expenses incurred in the performance of the member's official duties at the rates established by the Division of Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107 .
(b) Members may decline to receive per diem and expenses
for their service.
1996
63-47-3 Qualifications of members.
Not more than ten members of the commission may be from
one political party. Members shall be appointed from persons
with a demonstrated record of leadership and involvement,
and a willingness to make a commitment to the furtherance
of the purposes of the commission. The commission shall make
recommendations to the governor concerning appointment of
members.
1990
63-47-4 Election of chairman - Meetings.
Commission members shall elect a chairman, and may appoint
such other officers from its membership as is deemed necessary.
The commission shall meet in regular meetings and may meet
at special meetings at the request of the chairman or the
governor.
1973
63-47-5 Duties.
The commission shall take action to carry out the following duties:
(1) confer with and advise the governor and heads of various state departments regarding discriminatory legislation and practices, and the planning of programs of particular concern to women and families;
(2) serve as a clearinghouse for coordination and evaluation of programs, services, and legislation affecting women and families;
(3) receive and refer complaints concerning alleged violation of women's rights and responsibilities and if necessary report such action to the governor;
(4) conduct studies, workshops, or fact-finding hearings to develop recommendations for constructive action in all areas of interest to women and families;
(5) conduct or participate in educational programs concerning issues of importance to women and families;
(6) encourage community organizations and state and local units of government to institute activities designed to meet the needs of women and families;
(7) participate in gaining support of changes deemed necessary by developing legislation and community education; and
(8) act as a liaison between the governor and national
advisory organizations on the status of women or families,
and represent the governor and the state at meetings of such
national organizations.
1990
63-47-6 Authority to hire staff.
The commission shall recommend to the governor qualified
individuals to staff the commission based on available funds
in the commission budget and in accordance with Title 67,
Chapter 19, Utah State Personnel Management Act.
1992
63-47-7 Authority to accept funds, gifts, and donations.
The commission may receive and accept federal funds, private
gifts, donations or funds from any source. All moneys shall
be deposited with the state and shall be continuously available
to the commission to carry out the purposes of this act.
1973
63-47-8 Enactment of bylaws and rules.
The commission may enact bylaws or other rules for its
own governance.
1973
