1. (1) For at least three of the joint meetings described in Subsection 9-9-104.5(2)(a), the division shall coordinate with representatives of tribal governments and the entities listed in Subsection (2) to provide for the broadest participation possible in the joint meetings.

2. (2) The following may participate in all meetings described in Subsection (1):

   1. (a) the chairs of the Native American Legislative Liaison Committee created in Section 36-22-1;
   2. (b) the governor or the governor's designee;
   3. (c) the American Indian-Alaska Native Public Education Liaison appointed in accordance with Section 53F-5-604; and

   4. (d) a representative appointed by the chief administrative officer of the following:

      1. (i) the Department of Health and Human Services;
      2. (ii) the Department of Natural Resources;
      3. (iii) the Department of Workforce Services;
      4. (iv) the Governor's Office of Economic Development;
      5. (v) the State Board of Education; and
      6. (vi) the Utah Board of Higher Education.

3. (3)

   1. (a) The chief administrative officer of the agencies listed in Subsection (3)(b) shall:

      1. (i) designate the name of a contact person for that agency that can assist in coordinating the efforts of state and tribal governments in meeting the needs of the Native Americans residing in the state; and

      2. (ii) notify the division:

         1. (A) who is the designated contact person described in Subsection (3)(a)(i); and
         2. (B) of any change in who is the designated contact person described in Subsection (3)(a)(i).

   2. (b) This Subsection (3) applies to:

      1. (i) the Department of Agriculture and Food;
      2. (ii) the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement;
      3. (iii) the Department of Corrections;
      4. (iv) the Department of Environmental Quality;
      5. (v) the Department of Public Safety;
      6. (vi) the Department of Transportation;
      7. (vii) the Office of the Attorney General;
      8. (viii) the State Tax Commission; and
      9. (ix) any individual or agency described in Subsections (2)(c) through (d).
   3. (c) At the request of the division, a contact person listed in Subsection (3)(a)(i) may participate in a meeting described in Subsection (1).

4. (4)

   1. (a) A participant under this section who is not a legislator may not receive compensation or benefits for the participant's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses as allowed in:

      1. (i) Section 63A-3-106;
      2. (ii) Section 63A-3-107; and
      3. (iii) rules made by the Division of Finance according to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.
   2. (b) Compensation and expenses of a participant who is a legislator are governed by Section 36-2-2 and Legislative Joint Rules, Title 5, Legislative Compensation and Expenses.

Amended by Chapter 343, 2026 General Session