1. (1)(a) Each board member within state government shall receive per diem not to exceed $135 for each official meeting attended that lasts up to four hours and per diem not to exceed $200 for each official meeting attended that is longer than four hours.

   1. (b) The per diem rates are applicable to:

      1. (i) except as provided under Subsection (1)(b)(ii), an officer or employee of the executive branch; and
      2. (ii) an officer or employee of higher education unless higher education pays the per diem.
2. (2) Travel expenses shall also be paid to a board member in accordance with Rule R25-7.
3. (3) A board member may decline to receive per diem or travel expenses for a board member's services.

4. (4) Upon approval by Finance, a board member of an independent corporation board may receive per diem, at rates exceeding those established in Subsection R25-5-4(1):

   1. (a) for each official meeting attended as part of their official duties; and
   2. (b) for reasonable preparation associated with official meetings of the full board or the board's subcommittees.

KEY: per diem allowances, rates, state employees, boards

Date of Last Change: December 6, 2023

Notice of Continuation: February 7, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63A-3-106