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9-8-204. Board of State History.
(1) There is created within the department the Board of State History.
(2) The board shall consist of 11 members appointed by the governor with the consent ofthe Senate as follows:
(a) sufficient representatives to satisfy the federal requirements for an adequatelyqualified State Historic Preservation Review Board; and
(b) other persons with an interest in the subject matter of the division's responsibilities.
(3) (a) Except as required by Subsection (3)(b), the members shall be appointed for termsof four years and shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified.
(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (3)(a), the governor shall, at the timeof appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of boardmembers are staggered so that approximately half of the board is appointed every two years.
(4) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall beappointed for the unexpired term with the consent of the Senate.
(5) Six members of the board are a quorum for the transaction of business.
(6) The governor shall select a chair and vice chair from the board members.
(7) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, butmay 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 and63A-3-107.

Amended by Chapter 286, 2010 General Session