Utah Code Title 4. Utah Agricultural Code § 4-24-104. Livestock Brand Board created--Composition--Terms--Removal--Quorum for transaction of business--Compensation--Duties

(a) one feeder operator recommended by the Utah Cattlemen's Association;

(b) three cattle ranchers, one from each of the state's brand districts;

(c) one dairyman recommended by the Utah Dairymen's Association;

(d) one livestock market operator recommended jointly by the Utah Cattlemen's Association and the Utah Dairymen's Association; and

(e) one horse breeder recommended by the Utah Horse Council.

(3)(a) Except as required by Subsection (3)(b), as terms of current board members expire, the governor shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a four-year term.

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

(4)(a) A member may, at the discretion of the governor, be removed at the request of the association that recommended the appointment.

(b) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term.

(5)(a) One member elected by the board shall serve as chair for a term of one year and be responsible for the call and conduct of meetings of the Livestock Brand Board.

(b) Attendance of a simple majority of the members at a duly called meeting shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of official business.

(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.