63N-1b-102.  Subcommittees generally.

(1)  Each subcommittee created under this part or by the commission in accordance with this section serves under the direction of the commission and shall assist the commission in performing the commission’s duties.

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(2)  In addition to the subcommittees created under this part, the commission may establish one or more subcommittees to assist and advise the commission on specified topics or issues relevant to the commission’s duties, including:

(a)  rural economic growth;

(b)  sustainable community growth;

(c)  small business and entrepreneurism;

(d)  multicultural economic empowerment; and

(e)  international relations, trade, and immigration.

(3)  When establishing a subcommittee under Subsection (2), the commission shall:

(a)  appoint members to the subcommittee that represent a range of views and expertise; and

(b)  adopt subcommittee procedures and directives.

(4) 

(a)  A member of a subcommittee may not receive compensation or benefits for the member’s service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:

(i)  Section 63A-3-106;

(ii)  Section 63A-3-107; and

(iii)  rules made by the Division of Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.

(b)  Compensation and expenses of a subcommittee member who is a legislator are governed by Section 36-2-2 and Legislative Joint Rules, Title 5, Legislative Compensation and Expenses.

(5)  In addition to the subcommittees created under this part, the Commission on Housing Affordability created in Section 35A-8-2202 shall serve as a subcommittee of the commission and shall assist the commission in performing the commission’s duties.

Amended by Chapter 118, 2022 General Session