§ 63M-7-405. Compensation of members -- Reports to the Legislature, the courts, and the governor. (Effective 5/13/2014)

(1)

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

(i) Section 63A-3-106;

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

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

(b) Compensation and expenses of a member who is a legislator are governed by Section 36-2-2 and Legislative Joint Rules, Title 5, Legislative Compensation and Expenses.

(2) The commission shall submit to the Legislature, the courts, and to the governor at least 60 days prior to the annual general session of the Legislature its reports and recommendations for sentencing guidelines and amendments. It is intended that the commission utilize existing data and resources from state criminal justice agencies. The commission is authorized to employ professional assistance and other staff members as it considers necessary or desirable.

(3) The commission shall be responsive to all three branches of government, but be part of the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice for coordination on criminal and juvenile justice issues, budget, and administrative support.

Amended by Chapter 387, 2014 General Session