53A-1a-501.5 - State Charter School Board created. - Utah Statutes

53A-1a-501.5. State Charter School Board created.
(1) (a) The State Charter School Board is created consisting of the following membersappointed by the governor:
(i) two members who have expertise in finance or small business management;
(ii) three members who are appointed from a slate of at least six candidates nominated byUtah's charter schools; and
(iii) two members who are appointed from a slate of at least four candidates nominatedby the State Board of Education.
(b) Each appointee shall have demonstrated dedication to the purposes of charter schoolsas outlined in Section 53A-1a-503.
(2) (a) State Charter School Board members shall serve four-year terms, except three ofthe initial members appointed by the governor shall be appointed for a two-year term.
(b) If a vacancy occurs, the governor shall appoint a replacement for the unexpired term.
(3) (a) The State Charter School Board shall annually elect a chair from its membership.
(b) Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum.
(c) Meetings may be called by the chair or upon request of three members of the board.
(4) 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