Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism

Utah Code tit. 9, ch. 9-20, pt. 9-20-P2

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Utah Code § 9-20-201 Creation -- Members -- Appointment -- Terms -- Vacancies -- Per diem and expenses.

9-20-201. Creation -- Members -- Appointment -- Terms -- Vacancies -- Per diem and expenses. (1) There is created the Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism consisting of 19 voting members and one nonvoting member. (2) The 19 voting members of the commission are: (a) the lieutenant governor; (b) the commissioner of higher education or the commissioner's designee; (c) the state superintendent of public instruction or the superintendent's designee; (d) the executive director of the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement or the executive director's designee; (e) nine members appointed by the governor as follows: (i) an individual with expertise in the educational, training, and developmental needs of youth, particularly disadvantaged youth; (ii) an individual with experience in promoting the involvement of older adults in volunteer service; (iii) a representative of a community-based agency or organization within the state; (iv) a representative of local government; (v) a representative of a local labor organization in the state; (vi) a representative of business; (vii) an individual between the ages of 16 and 25 years old who participates in a volunteer or service program; (viii) a representative of a national service program; and (ix) a representative of the volunteer sector; and (f) six members appointed by the governor from among the following groups: (i) local educators; (ii) experts in the delivery of human, educational, cultural, environmental, or public safety services to communities and individuals; (iii) representatives of Native American tribes; (iv) representatives of organizations that assist out-of-school youth or other at-risk youth; or (v) representatives of entities that receive assistance under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4950 et seq. (3) The nonvoting member of the commission is the regional representative of the corporation. (4) (a) In appointing persons to serve on the commission, the governor shall ensure that no more than five voting members of the commission are state government employees. (b) In appointing persons to serve on the commission, the governor shall strive for balance on the commission according to race, ethnicity, age, gender, disability characteristics, and geography. (5) (a) Except as required by Subsection (5)(b), as terms of current commission members expire, the governor shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a three-year term. (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (5)(a), the governor shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of commission members are staggered so that approximately one-third of the commission is appointed every year. (6) When a vacancy occurs in the membership, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term. (7) A member appointed by the governor may not serve more than two consecutive terms. (8) 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. Amended by Chapter 57, 2025 General Session

Utah Code § 9-20-202 Election of commission chair and vice chair.

9-20-202. Election of commission chair and vice chair. (1) The chair as of May 1, 2024, remains the chair until the completion of the chair's current term. (2) Subject to Subsection (3), the voting members of the commission shall elect a vice chair from among the voting members of the commission. (3) The voting members of the commission may not elect the lieutenant governor as vice chair of the commission. (4) The chair and vice chair shall serve for a term of one year. (5) The chair becomes the past chair after the chair completes the one-year term. (6) The vice chair becomes the chair after the vice chair completes the one-year term. (7) (a) Subject to Subsection (7)(b), if for any reason the chair does not complete a one-year term, the voting members of the commission shall elect a chair from among the voting members of the commission to complete the unexpired term. (b) The voting members of the commission may not elect the lieutenant governor as the chair of the commission. Amended by Chapter 323, 2024 General Session

Utah Code § 9-20-203 Commission chair and vice chair duties.

9-20-203. Commission chair and vice chair duties. (1) The chair shall: (a) preside at meetings of the commission; and (b) authorize and execute the actions of the commission. (2) The vice chair shall: (a) assist the chair; (b) if the chair is absent, perform the duties of the chair; (c) accept special assignments from the chair; and (d) perform other duties as delegated by the commission. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session

Utah Code § 9-20-204 Meetings -- Quorum.

9-20-204. Meetings -- Quorum. (1) The commission shall meet at least four times each year at the call of the chair. (2) A commission quorum is a simple majority of the voting members. Amended by Chapter 323, 2024 General Session

Utah Code § 9-20-205 Commission duties.

9-20-205. Commission duties. (1) The commission shall: (a) administer the selection, development, and oversight of programs funded and established by the act; (b) pursue opportunities for sustainable and high-impact community service; (c) develop and annually update a three-year state service plan, including the establishment of state priorities; (d) provide policy guidance to the One Utah Service Fellowship Program described in Section 9-20-301; and (e) stimulate increased community awareness of the impact of volunteer service in the state. (2) (a) The commission may, subject to Title 63J, Chapter 5, Federal Funds Procedures Act, receive and accept federal funds, and may receive and accept private gifts, donations, or funds from any source. (b) Money received under this Subsection (2) shall be deposited with the state and shall be available to the commission to carry out the purposes of this part. Amended by Chapter 323, 2024 General Session Amended by Chapter 379, 2024 General Session

Utah Code § 9-20-206 Reporting and administration.

9-20-206. Reporting and administration. (1) The executive director of the department, in consultation with the commission, shall appoint a director of the commission who is: (a) experienced in administration; and (b) qualified by education or training in the field of public administration. (2) The director of the commission shall report to the executive director. (3) The commission shall: (a) report to the office of the lieutenant governor; and (b) by January 1, provide an annual written report to the lieutenant governor on service and volunteerism in the state. (4) The department shall provide administrative and staff support services to the commission. Amended by Chapter 323, 2024 General Session

Utah Code § 9-20-207 Rulemaking.

9-20-207. Rulemaking. In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, and the provisions of this chapter, the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement may make rules to: (1) implement this chapter; and (2) ensure the commission complies with the act and related federal requirements. Amended by Chapter 184, 2021 General Session

Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title9/Chapter20/9-20-P2.html?v=C9-20-P2_2019051420190514Fetched: 10/26/2026