Great Salt Lake Advisory Council Act (Utah Code: Title 73 Water and Irrigation; Chapter 30)

Utah Code Page 1 Chapter 30 Great Salt Lake Advisory Council Act Part 1 General Provisions 73-30-101 Title. This chapter is known as the "Great Salt Lake Advisory Council Act." Enacted by Chapter 141, 2010 General Session 73-30-102 Definition. As used in this chapter, "council" means the Great Salt Lake Advisory Council created in Section 73-30-201. Enacted by Chapter 141, 2010 General Session Part 2 Advisory Council Organization and Duties 73-30-201 Advisory council created -- Staffing -- Per diem and travel expenses. (1) There is created an advisory council known as the "Great Salt Lake Advisory Council" consisting of 11 members listed in Subsection (2). (2) (a) The governor shall appoint the following members, with the consent of the Senate: (i) one representative of industry representing the extractive industry; (ii) one representative of industry representing aquaculture; (iii) one representative of conservation interests; (iv) one representative of a migratory bird protection area as defined in Section 23-28-102; (v) one representative who is an elected official from municipal government, or the elected official's designee; (vi) five representatives who are elected officials from county government, or the elected official's designee, one each representing: (A) Box Elder County; (B) Davis County; (C) Salt Lake County; (D) Tooele County; and (E) Weber County; and (vii) one representative of a publicly owned treatment works. (3) (a) Except as required by Subsection (3)(b), each member shall serve a four-year term. (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(a), at the time of appointment or reappointment, the governor shall adjust the length of terms of voting members to ensure that the terms of council members are staggered so that approximately half of the council is appointed every two years. Utah Code Page 2 (c) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the governor shall appoint a replacement for the unexpired term with the consent of the Senate. (d) A member shall hold office until the member's successor is appointed and qualified. (4) The council shall determine: (a) the time and place of meetings; and (b) any other procedural matter not specified in this chapter. (5) (a) Attendance of six members at a meeting of the council constitutes a quorum. (b) A vote of the majority of the members present at a meeting when a quorum is present constitutes an action of the council. (6) 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. (7) The Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Quality shall coordinate and provide necessary staff assistance to the council. Amended by Chapter 308, 2011 General Session 73-30-202 Duties of the council. (1) (a) The council shall advise the persons listed in Subsection (1)(b) on the sustainable use, protection, and development of the Great Salt Lake in terms of balancing: (i) sustainable use; (ii) environmental health; and (iii) reasonable access for existing and future development. (b) The council shall advise, as provided in Subsection (1)(a): (i) the governor; (ii) the Department of Natural Resources; and (iii) the Department of Environmental Quality. (2) The council shall assist the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands in its responsibilities for the Great Salt Lake described in Section 65A-10-8. (3) The council: (a) may recommend appointments to the Great Salt Lake technical team created by the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands; and (b) shall receive and utilize technical support from the Great Salt Lake technical team. (4) The council shall assist the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Environmental Quality, and their applicable boards in accomplishing their responsibilities for the Great Salt Lake. (5) The council shall report annually to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee on the council's activities. Amended by Chapter 242, 2012 General Session