1. (1) For a commissioner who serves in a governor-appointed position described in Subsection 68-4-5(1)(a), (b), or (c):

   1. (a) the office of a commissioner becomes vacant and the governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall immediately appoint a new commissioner upon the commissioner's:

      1. (i) death;
      2. (ii) resignation; or
      3. (iii) failure to be a member of the Utah State Bar in good standing; and

   2. (b) the governor may, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a new commissioner or, as applicable, reappoint the current commissioner, provided that the current commissioner meets the requirements for appointment, after any of the following events:

      1. (i) the commissioner's failure to actively serve as commissioner;
      2. (ii) the commissioner's refusal to serve as commissioner;
      3. (iii) expiration of the commissioner's term;
      4. (iv) the commissioner's appointment to another position on the commission; or
      5. (v) the commissioner's election as a life member of the Uniform Law Commission.

2. (2)

   1. (a) A commissioner who is the Legislature's general counsel shall serve only while acting as the Legislature's general counsel.
   2. (b) A commissioner who is serving as an appointee of the Legislature's general counsel shall serve until the general counsel chooses to serve as a commissioner or appoints a successor commissioner.

Amended by Chapter 525, 2023 General Session