1. (1) The board is the program policymaking body for the division and for programs funded with state and federal money under Sections 26B-6-105 and 26B-6-106. In establishing policy and reviewing existing policy, the board shall seek input from local area agencies, consumers, providers, advocates, division staff, and other interested parties as determined by the board.
2. (2) The board shall establish, by rule, procedures for developing its policies which ensure that local area agencies are given opportunity to comment and provide input on any new policy of the board and on any proposed changes in the board's existing policy. The board shall also provide a mechanism for review of its existing policy and for consideration of policy changes that are proposed by those local area agencies.

3. (3) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but, at the executive director's discretion, 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.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session