1. (1) The committee shall consist of seven members made up of one representative from each of the following groups or organizations:

   1. (a) Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner or designee;
   2. (b) Utah Highway Patrol Colonel or designee;
   3. (c) Utah Sheriffs Association;
   4. (d) Utah Chiefs of Police Association;
   5. (e) Utah State Fire Chiefs Association;
   6. (f) Utah Association of Counties; and
   7. (g) League of Cities and Towns.

2. (2) Members of the committee shall:

   1. (a) be approved by the Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety;
   2. (b) be appointed for four-year terms; and
   3. (c) cease to be members of the committee immediately upon the termination of their membership in the group or organization they represent.
3. (3) If a vacancy occurs during the four-year term of a committee member, a new member shall be appointed from the same group or organization to finish the term of that member.
4. (4) The committee chair shall be the Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner or designee.
5. (5) Four members shall constitute a quorum for committee action.
6. (6) The department's special counsel shall assist the committee as needed.

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Date of Last Change: May 23, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53-21-103