26B-1-417. Brain Injury Advisory Committee — Membership — Time limit.
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On or after July 1 of each year, the executive director may create a Brain Injury Advisory Committee of not more than nine members. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-1-417
- Committee membership: Legislators are assigned to specific committees by their party. Seniority, regional balance, and political philosophy are the most prominent factors in the committee assignment process.
- Executive director: means the executive director of the department appointed under Section 26B-1-203. See Utah Code 26B-1-102
- Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
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The committee shall be composed of members of the community who are familiar with brain injury, its causes, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and support services, including:
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persons with a brain injury; |
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family members of a person with a brain injury; |
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representatives of an association which advocates for persons with brain injuries; |
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specialists in a profession that works with brain injury patients; and |
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department representatives. |
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The department shall provide staff support to the committee. |
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If a vacancy occurs in the committee membership for any reason, a replacement may be appointed for the unexpired term. |
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The committee shall elect a chairperson from the membership. |
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A majority of the committee constitutes a quorum at any meeting, and, if a quorum exists, the action of the majority of members present shall be the action of the committee. |
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The committee may adopt bylaws governing the committee’s activities. |
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A committee member may be removed by the executive director:
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if the member is unable or unwilling to carry out the member’s assigned responsibilities; or |
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The committee shall comply with the procedures and requirements of:
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A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member’s service, but, at the executive director’s discretion, may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
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Not later than November 30 of each year the committee shall provide a written report summarizing the activities of the committee to the executive director. |
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The committee shall cease to exist on December 31 of each year, unless the executive director determines it necessary to continue. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 305, 2023 General Session
Amended by Chapter 335, 2023 General Session
