Utah State Legislature

            (1) There is created the Utah Science Technology and Research Governing Authority Advisory Council consisting of 12 members appointed as follows:

            (a) one member appointed by the director of the Governor's Office of Economic Development;

            (b) one member appointed by the Utah Information Technology Association;

            (c) one member appointed by the Utah Nanotechnology Initiative;

            (d) one member appointed by the Economic Development Corporation of Utah;

            (e) one member appointed by the Utah Life Science Association;

            (f) one member appointed by the Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce;

            (g) one member appointed by the Provo-Orem Chamber of Commerce;

            (h) one member appointed by the Davis Area Chamber of Commerce;

            (i) one member appointed by the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce;

            (j) one member appointed by the Cache Chamber of Commerce;

            (k) one member appointed by the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce; and

            (l) one member appointed by the Vernal Chamber of Commerce.

            (2) The governing authority shall consult with the advisory council about the project.

            (3) The advisory council shall select a chair from among its members to serve a two-year term.

            (4) The advisory council shall convene whenever the governing authority requests a meeting for consultation.

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

            (a) Section 63A-3-106;

            (b) Section 63A-3-107; and

            (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.

Amended by Chapter 286, 2010 General Session