Utah Code 58-4a-104. Committees

(1)

In accordance with Section 58-1-203, the division shall establish an executive advisory committee consisting of nine members as follows:

(a)	the executive director of the Department of Commerce, or the designee of the executive director of the Department of Commerce, who shall serve as chair;

(b)	the director of the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health or the director’s designee; and

(c)

the following members appointed by the director of the division:

(i)	one member of the public; and

(ii)	six licensees.

(2)

The executive advisory committee shall:

(a)	advise the division and make recommendations to the division on policy;

(b)	serve without compensation, travel costs, or per diem for their services; and

(c)	perform other duties as directed by the division.

(3)	Members of the executive advisory committee are immune from civil liability for any actions or judgments made in the execution of duties performed in service of the executive committee.

(4)	In accordance with Section 58-1-203, the director shall establish and appoint members of a clinical advisory committee consisting of community members who have expert knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders.

(5)

The clinical advisory committee shall:

(a)	advise the division and make recommendations to the division on actions regarding specific program contracts;

(b)	perform duties as assigned by the division; and

(c)	serve without compensation, travel costs, or per diem for their services.

(6)	The committees described in Subsections (1) and (4) and the division may seek input from other licensing boards.

Enacted by Chapter 107, 2020 General Session