Utah Code Title 63M. Governor's Programs § 63M-7-504. Crime Victim Reparations and Assistance Board--Members

(1)(a) A Crime Victim Reparations and Assistance Board is created, consisting of seven members appointed or reappointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 2, Vacancies.

(b) The membership of the board shall consist of:

(c) The governor may appoint a chair of the board who shall serve for a period of time prescribed by the governor, not to exceed the length of the chair's term. The board may elect a vice chair to serve in the absence of the chair.

(d) The board may hear appeals from administrative decisions as provided in rules adopted pursuant to Section 63M-7-515.

(2)(a) Except as required by Subsection (2)(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 (2)(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.

(c) A member may be reappointed to one successive term in addition to a member's initial full-term appointment.

(3)(a) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the governor shall, with the advice and consent of the Senate in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 2, Vacancies, appoint a replacement for the unexpired term.

(b) A member resigning from the board shall serve until the member's successor is appointed and qualified.

(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.