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78A-2-502. Creation of policy board -- Membership -- Terms -- Chair -- Quorum --Expenses.
(1) There is created a 13 member policy board to be known as the "Online CourtAssistance Program Policy Board" which shall:
(a) identify the subject matter included in the Online Court Assistance Program;
(b) develop information and forms in conformity with the rules of procedure andevidence; and
(c) advise the Administrative Office of the Courts regarding the administration of theprogram.
(2) The voting membership shall consist of:
(a) two members of the House of Representatives designated by the speaker, with onemember from each party;
(b) two members of the Senate designated by the president, with one member from eachparty;
(c) two attorneys actively practicing in domestic relations designated by the Family LawSection of the Utah State Bar;
(d) one attorney actively practicing in civil litigation designated by the Civil LitigationSection of the Utah State Bar;
(e) one court commissioner designated by the chief justice of the Utah Supreme Court;
(f) one district court judge designated by the chief justice of the Utah Supreme Court;
(g) one attorney from Utah Legal Services designated by its director;
(h) one attorney from Legal Aid designated by its director; and
(i) two persons from the Administrative Office of the Courts designated by the state courtadministrator.
(3) (a) The terms of the members shall be four years and staggered so that approximatelyhalf of the board expires every two years.
(b) The board shall meet as needed.
(4) The board shall select one of its members to serve as chair.
(5) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum.
(6) 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