(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), the board consists of 17 residents of the state appointed by the governor with the consent of the Senate, as follows: (a) eight at-large members; (b) eight members, each of whom is: (i) selected from three nominees presented to the governor by a higher education institution board of trustees; and (ii) a current or former member of the institution of higher education board of trustees that nominates the member; and (c) one member, selected from three nominees presented to the governor by the student body presidents of the institutions of higher education, who: (i) is a fully matriculated student enrolled in an institution of higher education; and (ii) is not serving as a student body president at the time of the nomination.

(a) eight at-large members;

(b) eight members, each of whom is: (i) selected from three nominees presented to the governor by a higher education institution board of trustees; and (ii) a current or former member of the institution of higher education board of trustees that nominates the member; and

(i) selected from three nominees presented to the governor by a higher education institution board of trustees; and

(ii) a current or former member of the institution of higher education board of trustees that nominates the member; and

(c) one member, selected from three nominees presented to the governor by the student body presidents of the institutions of higher education, who: (i) is a fully matriculated student enrolled in an institution of higher education; and (ii) is not serving as a student body president at the time of the nomination.

(i) is a fully matriculated student enrolled in an institution of higher education; and

(ii) is not serving as a student body president at the time of the nomination.

(2) (a) (i) An individual appointed to the board on or before May 8, 2017, may serve on the board, even if the individual does not fulfill a requirement for the composition of the board described in Subsection (1). (ii) The governor may reappoint a member described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) when the member's term expires. (b) An individual appointed to the board on or before May 8, 2017, who is a current or former member of an institution of higher education board of trustees is the board member for the institution of higher education described in Subsection (1)(b). (c) (i) Subject to Subsection (2)(c)(ii), as positions on the board become vacant, the governor shall ensure that newly appointed members move the board toward the composition described in Subsection (1). (ii) In appointing a new member to the board, the governor shall first appoint a member described in Subsection (1)(b) until the eight positions described in Subsection (1)(b) are filled.

(a) (i) An individual appointed to the board on or before May 8, 2017, may serve on the board, even if the individual does not fulfill a requirement for the composition of the board described in Subsection (1). (ii) The governor may reappoint a member described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) when the member's term expires.

(i) An individual appointed to the board on or before May 8, 2017, may serve on the board, even if the individual does not fulfill a requirement for the composition of the board described in Subsection (1).

(ii) The governor may reappoint a member described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) when the member's term expires.

(b) An individual appointed to the board on or before May 8, 2017, who is a current or former member of an institution of higher education board of trustees is the board member for the institution of higher education described in Subsection (1)(b).

(c) (i) Subject to Subsection (2)(c)(ii), as positions on the board become vacant, the governor shall ensure that newly appointed members move the board toward the composition described in Subsection (1). (ii) In appointing a new member to the board, the governor shall first appoint a member described in Subsection (1)(b) until the eight positions described in Subsection (1)(b) are filled.

(i) Subject to Subsection (2)(c)(ii), as positions on the board become vacant, the governor shall ensure that newly appointed members move the board toward the composition described in Subsection (1).

(ii) In appointing a new member to the board, the governor shall first appoint a member described in Subsection (1)(b) until the eight positions described in Subsection (1)(b) are filled.

(3) (a) All appointments to the board shall be made on a nonpartisan basis. (b) In making appointments to the board, the governor shall consider: (i) geographic representation of members; (ii) diversity; (iii) experience in higher education governance; (iv) experience in economic development; and (v) exposure to institutions of higher education. (c) An individual may not serve simultaneously on the State Board of Regents and an institution of higher education board of trustees.

(a) All appointments to the board shall be made on a nonpartisan basis.

(b) In making appointments to the board, the governor shall consider: (i) geographic representation of members; (ii) diversity; (iii) experience in higher education governance; (iv) experience in economic development; and (v) exposure to institutions of higher education.

(i) geographic representation of members;

(ii) diversity;

(iii) experience in higher education governance;

(iv) experience in economic development; and

(v) exposure to institutions of higher education.

(c) An individual may not serve simultaneously on the State Board of Regents and an institution of higher education board of trustees.

(4) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (4)(b), members of the board shall be appointed to six-year staggered terms, which begin on July 1 of the year of appointment. (b) A student member described in Subsection (1)(c) shall be appointed to a one-year term. (c) (i) The governor may remove a member of the board for cause. (ii) The governor shall consult with the president of the Senate before removing a member of the board.

(a) Except as provided in Subsection (4)(b), members of the board shall be appointed to six-year staggered terms, which begin on July 1 of the year of appointment.

(b) A student member described in Subsection (1)(c) shall be appointed to a one-year term.

(c) (i) The governor may remove a member of the board for cause. (ii) The governor shall consult with the president of the Senate before removing a member of the board.

(i) The governor may remove a member of the board for cause.

(ii) The governor shall consult with the president of the Senate before removing a member of the board.

(5) (a) A member of the board shall take the official oath of office before entering upon the duties of office. (b) The oath shall be filed with the Division of Archives and Records Services.

(a) A member of the board shall take the official oath of office before entering upon the duties of office.

(b) The oath shall be filed with the Division of Archives and Records Services.

(6) The board shall elect a chair and vice chair from among the board's members who shall serve terms of two years and until their successors are chosen and qualified.

(7) (a) The board shall appoint a secretary from the staff of the board's chief executive to serve at the board's discretion. (b) The secretary is a full-time employee who receives a salary set by the board. (c) The secretary shall record and maintain a record of all board meetings and perform other duties as the board directs.

(a) The board shall appoint a secretary from the staff of the board's chief executive to serve at the board's discretion.

(b) The secretary is a full-time employee who receives a salary set by the board.

(c) The secretary shall record and maintain a record of all board meetings and perform other duties as the board directs.

(8) (a) The board may establish advisory committees. (b) The powers and authority of the board are nondelegable, except as specifically provided for in this title. (c) All matters requiring board determination shall be addressed in a properly convened meeting of the board or the board's executive committee.

(a) The board may establish advisory committees.

(b) The powers and authority of the board are nondelegable, except as specifically provided for in this title.

(c) All matters requiring board determination shall be addressed in a properly convened meeting of the board or the board's executive committee.

(9) The board shall enact bylaws for the board's own government not inconsistent with the constitution or the laws of this state.

(10) (a) The board shall meet regularly upon the board's own determination. (b) The board may also meet, in full or executive session, at the request of the chair, the executive officer, or five members of the board.

(a) The board shall meet regularly upon the board's own determination.

(b) The board may also meet, in full or executive session, at the request of the chair, the executive officer, or five members of the board.

(11) A quorum of the voting members of the board is required to conduct the board's business and consists of nine members.

(12) (a) A vacancy in the board occurring before the expiration of a voting member's full term shall be immediately filled by appointment by the governor with the consent of the Senate. (b) An individual appointed under Subsection (12)(a) serves for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(a) A vacancy in the board occurring before the expiration of a voting member's full term shall be immediately filled by appointment by the governor with the consent of the Senate.

(b) An individual appointed under Subsection (12)(a) serves for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(13) A board member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with: (a) Section 63A-3-106; (b) Section 63A-3-107; and (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.

(a) Section 63A-3-106;

(b) Section 63A-3-107; and

(c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.