1. (1)

   1. (a) There is created the Utah Medical Education Council, which is a subcommittee of the Utah Health Workforce Advisory Council.

   2. (b) The membership of UMEC shall consist of the following appointed by the governor:

      1. (i) the dean of the school of medicine at the University of Utah;
      2. (ii) an individual who represents graduate medical education at the University of Utah;
      3. (iii) an individual from each institution, other than the University of Utah, that sponsors an accredited clinical education program;
      4. (iv) an individual from the health care insurance industry; and

      5. (v)

         1. (A) three members of the general public who are not employed by or affiliated with any institution that offers, sponsors, or finances health care or medical education; and
         2. (B) if the number of individuals appointed under Subsection (1)(b)(iii) is more than two, the governor may appoint an additional member of the public under this Subsection (1)(b)(v) for each individual the governor appoints under Subsection (1)(b)(iii) beyond two.

2. (2) Except as provided in Subsections (1)(b)(i) and (ii), no two UMEC members may be employed by or affiliated with the same:

   1. (a) institution of higher education;
   2. (b) state agency outside of higher education; or
   3. (c) private entity.

3. (3) The dean of the school of medicine at the University of Utah:

   1. (a) shall chair UMEC;
   2. (b) may not be counted in determining the existence of a quorum; and
   3. (c) may only cast a vote on a matter before the council if the vote of the other council members results in a tied vote.
4. (4) UMEC shall annually elect a vice chair from UMEC's members.

5. (5)

   1. (a) Consistent with Subsection (6)(b), a majority of the members constitute a quorum.
   2. (b) The action of a majority of a quorum is the action of UMEC.

6. (6)

   1. (a) Except as provided in Subsection (6)(b), members are appointed to four-year terms of office.
   2. (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (6)(a), the governor shall, at the time of the initial appointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of UMEC members are staggered so that approximately half of the members are appointed every two years.
   3. (c) If a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed by the governor for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment was made.

7. (7) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:

   1. (a) Section 63A-3-106;
   2. (b) Section 63A-3-107; and
   3. (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.
8. (8) The council shall provide staff for UMEC.

Amended by Chapter 139, 2023 General Session