53B-1-405.  Qualifications for board members.

(1)  The board shall develop qualifications for the composition of the board to ensure that combined, the board members have:

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(a)  a range of experience, including experience in industry;

(b)  varied areas of expertise; and

(c)  varied geographic representation.

(2)  In developing the qualifications, the board shall consider:

(a)  expertise in:

(i)  business or industry;

(ii)  technical education;

(iii)  general education; and

(iv)  advanced education and research;

(b)  geographic representation; and

(c)  knowledge or experience in a field including:

(i)  finance;

(ii)  accounting or auditing;

(iii)  law;

(iv)  facilities or real estate;

(v)  educational delivery models;

(vi)  workforce development;

(vii)  economic development;

(viii)  kindergarten through grade 12 education; and

(ix)  educational quality assessment.

(3)  The board shall consult with the governor to develop the qualifications described in this section.

Enacted by Chapter 365, 2020 General Session