63M-7-405 - Compensation of members -- Reports to the Legislature, the courts, and the governor.
63M-7-405. Compensation of members -- Reports to the Legislature, the courts,and the governor.
(1) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, butmay 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 and63A-3-107.
(2) The commission shall submit to the Legislature, the courts, and to the governor atleast 60 days prior to the annual general session of the Legislature its reports andrecommendations for sentencing guidelines and amendments. It is intended that the commissionutilize existing data and resources from state criminal justice agencies. The commission isauthorized to employ professional assistance and other staff members as it considers necessary ordesirable.
(3) The commission shall be responsive to all three branches of government, but be partof the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice for coordination on criminal and juvenilejustice issues, budget, and administrative support.
Amended by Chapter 286, 2010 General Session