Section 206 – Limitation on establishment of advisory bodies.

• (1) A department division or board:
  • (a) may not establish permanent, ongoing advisory groups unless otherwise specifically created in federal or state statute; and
  • (b) shall comply with the provisions of this section.

• (2)
  • (a) A division or board may establish subject-limited and time-limited ad hoc advisory groups to provide input necessary to carry out the division’s or board’s assigned responsibilities.
  • (b) When establishing such an advisory group, the board shall establish in writing a specific charge and time limit.

• (3) The department shall consolidate an advisory group or committee with another committee or advisory group as appropriate to create greater efficiencies and budgetary savings for the department.

• (4) A member of any ad hoc advisory group shall receive no compensation or benefits for their service.

• (5) The provision of staffing and support to any ad hoc advisory group is contingent on availability of human and financial resources.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 255, 2022 General Session