(1)  There is created a state advisory council known as the “Snake Valley Aquifer Advisory Council.”

Terms Used In Utah Code 63C-12-103

  • advisory council: means a board, commission, or council that:
(a) provides advice and makes recommendations to another person or entity who makes policy for the benefit of the general public;
(b) is created by and whose duties are provided by statute or by executive order; and
(c) performs its duties only under the supervision of another person as provided by statute. See Utah Code 63C-1-102
  • Council: means the Snake Valley Aquifer Advisory Council created in Section 63C-12-103. See Utah Code 63C-12-102
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
    • (2)  The advisory council is composed of the following seven members:

    (a)  the governor or the governor’s designee; and

    (b)  six members appointed by the governor as follows:

    (i)  two county commissioners, from individuals recommended by an organization that represents counties in the state, who are residents of:

    (A)  Tooele County;

    (B)  Juab County;

    (C)  Millard County; or

    (D)  Beaver County;

    (ii)  one elected representative of Salt Lake County government, from individuals recommended by an organization that represents counties in the state;

    (iii)  two residents of:

    (A)  Tooele County;

    (B)  Juab County;

    (C)  Millard County; or

    (D)  Beaver County; and

    (iv)  a representative of the Confederate Tribes of Goshute Reservation.

    (3)  A member appointed under Subsection (2)(b) is appointed to a two-year term.

    (4)  Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (3), the governor shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of council members appointed under Subsection (2)(b) are staggered so that approximately half of the council is appointed every two years.

    (5)  The governor shall appoint a chairperson.

    (6)  If a vacancy occurs in council membership for any reason the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term in the same manner as the vacated member was appointed.

    Enacted by Chapter 262, 2009 General Session

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