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19-6-103. Solid and Hazardous Waste Control Board -- Members -- Terms --Organization -- Meetings -- Per diem and expenses.
(1) The Solid and Hazardous Waste Control Board created by Section 19-1-106comprises the executive director and 12 members appointed by the governor with the consent ofthe Senate.
(2) The appointed members shall be knowledgeable about solid and hazardous wastematters and consist of:
(a) one representative of municipal government;
(b) one representative of county government;
(c) one representative of the manufacturing or fuel industry;
(d) one representative of the mining industry;
(e) one representative of the private solid waste disposal or solid waste recovery industry;
(f) one registered professional engineer;
(g) one representative of a local health department;
(h) one representative of the hazardous waste disposal industry; and
(i) four representatives of the public, at least one of whom is a representative oforganized environmental interests.
(3) Not more than six of the appointed members may be from the same political party.
(4) (a) Except as required by Subsection (4)(b), members shall be appointed for terms offour years each.
(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (4)(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.
(5) Each member is eligible for reappointment.
(6) Board members shall continue in office until the expiration of their terms and untiltheir successors are appointed, but not more than 90 days after the expiration of their terms.
(7) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall beappointed for the unexpired term by the governor, after considering recommendations of theboard and with the consent of the Senate.
(8) The board shall elect a chair and vice chair on or before April 1 of each year from itsmembership.
(9) 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.
(10) (a) The board shall hold a meeting at least once every three months including onemeeting during each annual general session of the Legislature.
(b) Meetings shall be held on the call of the chair, the executive secretary, or any three ofthe members.
(11) Seven members constitute a quorum at any meeting, and the action of the majorityof members present is the action of the board.

Amended by Chapter 286, 2010 General Session