26B-1-424. Adult Autism Treatment Program Advisory Committee -- Membership -- Procedures -- Compensation -- Duties -- Expenses.
(1) As used in this section, "autism spectrum disorder" means the same as that term is defined in Section. 31A-22-642
(2) The Adult Autism Treatment Advisory Committee created in Sectionshall consist of six members appointed by the governor to two-year terms as follows: 26B-1-204 one individual who: has a doctorate degree in psychology; is a licensed behavior analyst practicing in the state; and has treated adults with an autism spectrum disorder for at least three years; one individual who is: employed by the department; and has professional experience with the treatment of autism spectrum disorder; three individuals who have firsthand experience with autism spectrum disorders and the effects, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of autism spectrum disorders, including: family members of an adult with an autism spectrum disorder; representatives of an association that advocates for adults with an autism spectrum disorder; and specialists or professionals who work with adults with an autism spectrum disorder; and one individual who is: a health insurance professional; holds a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Philosophy degree, with professional experience relating to the treatment of autism spectrum disorder; and has a knowledge of autism benefits and therapy that are typically covered by the health insurance industry.
(3) Notwithstanding Subsection (2), the governor shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure the terms of members are staggered so that approximately half of the advisory committee is appointed every year. If a vacancy occurs in the membership of the advisory committee, the governor may appoint a replacement for the unexpired term. The advisory committee shall annually elect a chair from its membership. A majority of the advisory committee constitutes a quorum at any meeting and, if a quorum exists, the action of the majority of members present is the action of the advisory committee.
(4) The advisory committee shall meet as necessary to: advise the department regarding implementation of the Adult Autism Treatment Program created in Section; and 26B-4-602 make recommendations to the department and the Legislature for improving the Adult Autism Treatment Program.
(5) The advisory committee shall comply with the procedures and requirements of: Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act; and Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.
(6) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with: Section; 63A-3-106 Section; and 63A-3-107 rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sectionsand. 63A-3-106 63A-3-107
(7) The department shall staff the advisory committee. Expenses of the advisory committee, including the cost of advisory committee staff if approved by the executive director, may be paid only with funds from the Adult Autism Treatment Account created in Section. 26B-1-322