Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 63C-6-101 - Creation of commission - Membership - Appointment - Vacancies(1) There is created the Utah Seismic Safety Commission consisting of 15 members, designated as follows: (a) the director of the Division of Emergency Management or the director's designee;(b) the director of the Utah Geological Survey or the director's designee;(c) the director of the University of Utah Seismograph Stations or the director's designee;(d) the executive director of the Utah League of Cities and Towns or the executive director's designee;(e) a representative from the Structural Engineers Association of Utah biannually selected by its membership;(f) the director of the Division of Facilities Construction and Management or the director's designee;(g) the executive director of the Department of Transportation or the director's designee;(h) the State Planning Coordinator or the coordinator's designee;(i) a representative from the American Institute of Architects, Utah Section;(j) a representative from the American Society of Civil Engineers, Utah Section;(k) three individuals, appointed by the director of the Division of Emergency Management, from earthquake-related organizations that have an interest in reducing earthquake-related loss in the state, with consideration given to recommendations of the Utah Seismic Safety Commission;(l) the commissioner of the Department of Insurance or the commissioner's designee; and(m) a representative from the American Public Works Association, Utah Chapter, biannually selected by its membership.(2) The commission shall annually select one of its members to serve as chair of the commission.(3) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term.Amended by Chapter 106, 2021 General Session ,§ 8, eff. 5/5/2021.Amended by Chapter 154, 2020 General Session ,§ 43, eff. 5/12/2020.Amended by Chapter 55, 2011 General Session. Affected by 63I-1-263 on 1/1/2025