9-9-405. Review committee.
(1) There is created a Native American Remains Review Committee.
(2) (a) The review committee shall be composed of seven members as follows:
(i) four shall be appointed by the director from nominations submitted by Indian tribes;
and
(ii) three shall be appointed by the director from nominations submitted by
representatives of repositories.
(b) Except as required by Subsection (2)(c), as terms of current committee members
expire, the director shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a four-year term.
(c) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (2)(b), the director shall, at the time
of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of committee
members are staggered so that approximately half of the review committee is appointed every
two years.
(d) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the director shall appoint a
replacement for the unexpired term.
(e) (i) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's services,
but may receive per diem and expenses incurred in the performance of the member's official
duties at the rates established by the Division of Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and
63A-3-107.
(ii) A member may decline to receive per diem and expenses for the member's service.
(f) The review committee shall designate one of its members as chair.
(3) The review committee shall:
(a) monitor the identification process conducted under Section 9-9-403 to ensure a fair
and objective consideration and assessment of all available relevant information and evidence;
(b) review a finding relating to the following, subject to the rules made by the division
under Subsection 9-9-403(6):
(i) the identity or cultural affiliation of Native American remains; or
(ii) the return of Native American remains;
(c) facilitate the resolution of a dispute among Indian tribes or lineal descendants and
state agencies relating to the return of Native American remains, including convening the parties
to the dispute if considered desirable;
(d) consult with Indian tribes on matters within the scope of the work of the review
committee affecting these tribes;
(e) consult with the division in the development of rules to carry out this part;
(f) perform other related functions as the division may assign to the review committee;
and
(g) make recommendations, if appropriate, regarding care of Native American remains
that are to be repatriated.
(4) A record or finding made by the review committee relating to the identity of or
cultural affiliation of Native American remains and the return of Native American remains may
be admissible in any action brought under this part.
(5) The appropriate state agency having primary authority over the lands as provided in
Chapter 8, Part 3, Antiquities, shall ensure that the review committee has reasonable access to:
(a) Native American remains under review; and
(b) associated scientific and historical documents.
(6) The division shall provide reasonable administrative and staff support necessary for
the deliberations of the review committee.
(7) The review committee shall submit an annual report to the Native American
Legislative Liaison Committee, created in Section 36-22-1, on the progress made, and any
barriers encountered, in implementing this section during the previous year.
Amended by Chapter 114, 2008 General Session
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