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[TITLE 63. Table of Contents]
63-47-1 Creation - Purpose.
(1) There is established the Utah Commission for Women and Families.
(2) The governor's office shall provide administrative
support for the commission.
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63-47-2 Members - Appointment - Terms - Vacancies - Expenses.
(1) (a) Except as required by Subsection (1)(b), the commission shall consist of up to 15 members to be appointed by the governor for a four-year term.
(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (1)(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.
(d) In making appointments, the governor shall insure that no more than one more than half the membership is from the same political party.
(2) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed by the governor for the remainder of 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.
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63-47-3 Qualifications of members.
(1) Members appointed to the commission shall have the following qualifications:
(a) a demonstrated record of leadership and involvement; and
(b) a willingness to make a commitment to the furtherance of the purposes of the commission.
(2) The commission may make recommendations to the governor
concerning appointment of members.
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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.
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63-47-5 Duties.
The commission shall:
(1) confer with state agencies and advise the governor, through the governor's program director, concerning programs of importance to women and families;
(2) conduct studies, workshops, or fact-finding hearings to develop recommendations for constructive action in all areas of interest to women and families;
(3) conduct or participate in educational programs concerning issues of importance to women and families; and
(4) act as a liaison between the governor and national
advisory organizations on the status of women or families.
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63-47-7 Authority to accept funds, gifts, and donations.
The commission may, subject to Title 63, Chapter 38e,
Federal Funds Procedures, receive and accept federal funds,
and receive and accept private gifts, donations, or funds
from any source.
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63-47-8 Enactment of bylaws and rules.
The commission may enact bylaws or other rules for its
own governance.
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