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First Substitute S.B. 84

Representative David Ure proposes to substitute the following bill:


             1     
STATE OLYMPIC AMENDMENTS

             2     
2001 GENERAL SESSION

             3     
STATE OF UTAH

             4     
Sponsor: Beverly Ann Evans

             5      This act modifies the Utah Sports Authority Act and the State Olympic Coordination Act.
             6      The act repeals the Utah Sports Advisory Committee and modifies the responsibilities of the
             7      Olympic Coordination Committee. The act modifies reporting requirements of the State
             8      Olympic Officer and expands the number of staff the officer may appoint with the
             9      governor's approval. The act clarifies the scope of duties of the State Olympic Public Safety
             10      Command. The act repeals obsolete language and makes technical changes.
             11      This act affects sections of Utah Code Annotated 1953 as follows:
             12      AMENDS:
             13          53-12-102, as enacted by Chapter 343, Laws of Utah 1998
             14          53-12-202, as enacted by Chapter 343, Laws of Utah 1998
             15          53-12-301, as enacted by Chapter 343, Laws of Utah 1998
             16          53-12-302, as enacted by Chapter 343, Laws of Utah 1998
             17          53-12-303, as enacted by Chapter 343, Laws of Utah 1998
             18          63A-7-103, as last amended by Chapter 186, Laws of Utah 1996
             19          63A-7-104, as last amended by Chapters 202 and 216, Laws of Utah 1998
             20          63A-7-106, as last amended by Chapter 294, Laws of Utah 1999
             21          63A-10-103, as last amended by Chapter 202, Laws of Utah 1998
             22          63A-10-109, as enacted by Chapter 294, Laws of Utah 1999
             23      REPEALS:
             24          63A-7-111, as last amended by Chapter 294, Laws of Utah 1999
             25          63A-7-112, as last amended by Chapter 294, Laws of Utah 1999


             26      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             27          Section 1. Section 53-12-102 is amended to read:
             28           53-12-102. Definitions.
             29          As used in this chapter:
             30          (1) "Command" means the State Olympic Public Safety Command created in Section
             31      53-12-201 .
             32          (2) "Emergency" means a situation requiring immediate state government assistance to
             33      save lives or to protect property, public health, welfare, and safety because of a disaster, as that
             34      term is defined in Section 53-2-102 .
             35          (3) (a) "Law enforcement and public safety services" means those services that:
             36          (i) the department is required to provide or may provide by law; and
             37          (ii) other law enforcement and public safety agencies are required to provide or may
             38      provide by law.
             39          (b) "Law enforcement and public safety services" includes programs and services to:
             40          (i) reduce or prevent crime;
             41          (ii) reduce death and injuries on highways;
             42          (iii) prepare for and respond to an emergency;
             43          (iv) provide forensic, communications, and records support services;
             44          (v) provide for crowd and traffic safety;
             45          (vi) provide for or assist in criminal investigation; and
             46          (vii) improve criminal justice processes.
             47          (4) "Local law enforcement agency" means any political subdivision of the state or an
             48      agency of a political subdivision that exists primarily to prevent and detect crime and enforce
             49      criminal laws, statutes, and ordinances.
             50          (5) "Local public safety agency" means a political subdivision of the state or an agency of
             51      a political subdivision of the state that exists to provide:
             52          (a) fire service; and
             53          (b) emergency medical services.
             54          (6) "Olympic law enforcement commander" means the commander appointed under
             55      Section 53-12-301 .
             56          (7) "Olympics" means the Olympic Winter Games of 2002 to be hosted by Salt Lake City.


             57          (8) "Organizing committee" means the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the Olympic
             58      Winter Games of 2002.
             59          (9) "Paralympics" means the Paralympic Winter Games of 2002 to be hosted by Salt Lake
             60      City.
             61          [(9)] (10) "State agency" means any department, division, commission, council, board,
             62      bureau, committee, institution, government corporation, or other establishment or official of this
             63      state, except the Legislature, and for purposes of this chapter includes:
             64          (a) a state institution of higher education; and
             65          (b) the Utah Sports Authority created in Section 63A-7-104 .
             66          [(10)] (11) "State law enforcement agency" means any entity administered by the state that
             67      exists primarily to prevent and detect crime and enforce criminal laws, statutes, and ordinances,
             68      and for the purposes of this chapter includes a state institution of higher education.
             69          [(11)] (12) "State public safety agency" means an entity administered by the state that
             70      exists to provide:
             71          (a) fire service; and
             72          (b) emergency medical services.
             73          [(12)] (13) "State Olympic Officer" means the State Olympic Officer appointed under
             74      Section 63A-10-103 .
             75          Section 2. Section 53-12-202 is amended to read:
             76           53-12-202. Duties and powers of the command -- Contracting for law enforcement
             77      or public safety services.
             78          (1) (a) The command shall:
             79          (i) in consultation with state and local public safety agencies, establish a written plan for
             80      law enforcement and public safety services related to the Olympics and Paralympics, including the
             81      coordination of personnel and resources of state and local law enforcement or public safety
             82      agencies;
             83          (ii) develop any policies necessary to inform and direct the Olympic law enforcement
             84      commander in the implementation of the plan; and
             85          (iii) allow latitude and flexibility in the plan to promote the effective, efficient, and
             86      cooperative implementation of the plan and the preservation of public safety.
             87          (b) The command may contract with the organizing committee and federal agencies for


             88      the provision of law enforcement and public safety services.
             89          (2) Unless authorized by the command, a state or local law enforcement or public safety
             90      agency other than the command may not enter into a contractual agreement providing for law
             91      enforcement and public safety services related to the Olympics or Paralympics with:
             92          (a) the organizing committee; or
             93          (b) an agency of the federal government.
             94          (3) The command shall comply with Title 63A, Chapter 10, State Olympic Coordination
             95      Act, in entering into any contract, financial arrangement, or agreement under this chapter.
             96          (4) (a) The commander shall:
             97          (i) notify the State Olympic Officer of all meetings of the command; and
             98          (ii) permit the State Olympic Officer to attend and participate in all meetings of the
             99      command.
             100          (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (4)(a), the State Olympic Officer may not:
             101          (i) vote on matters before the command;
             102          (ii) be a member of the command; or
             103          (iii) be considered a law enforcement officer for purposes of this chapter.
             104          Section 3. Section 53-12-301 is amended to read:
             105           53-12-301. Olympic law enforcement commander.
             106          (1) The commissioner shall serve as the Olympic law enforcement commander.
             107          (2) The Olympic law enforcement commander shall:
             108          (a) oversee law enforcement and public safety agency activities in providing law
             109      enforcement and public safety services during the Olympics and Paralympics; and
             110          (b) execute and direct the execution of the plan established by the command under Section
             111      53-12-202 , including the coordination of the following personnel:
             112          (i) peace officers, as listed in Section 53-13-102 ;
             113          (ii) members of the Utah National Guard; and
             114          (iii) all other security and public safety personnel.
             115          (3) (a) If the action is in conflict with or not contemplated by the written plan of the
             116      command but the conditions of Subsection (3)(b) are met, the commander may under the authority
             117      of the command:
             118          (i) implement a procedure;


             119          (ii) direct or reassign a resource or personnel; or
             120          (iii) carry out any other action.
             121          (b) The commander may take an action described in Subsection (3)(a) if:
             122          (i) the action is taken in consultation with the vice-commander; and
             123          (ii) the action is immediately necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the
             124      public.
             125          (4) The Olympic law enforcement commander may not receive compensation in addition
             126      to the compensation the commander receives as the commissioner.
             127          Section 4. Section 53-12-302 is amended to read:
             128           53-12-302. Cooperation of state and local government agencies.
             129          (1) The command or Olympic law enforcement commander may request assistance from
             130      agencies other than state law enforcement or public safety agencies for law enforcement and public
             131      safety services for the Olympics and Paralympics if the command or Olympic law enforcement
             132      commander:
             133          (a) enters into a written contract for the assistance; and
             134          (b) complies with the requirements of Title 63A, Chapter 10, State Olympic Coordination
             135      Act.
             136          (2) Assistance that may be requested under this section includes:
             137          (a) personnel;
             138          (b) equipment;
             139          (c) information; or
             140          (d) other assistance.
             141          (3) A request by the command or Olympic law enforcement commander for assistance
             142      from a local law enforcement or public safety agency is subject to the requirements of this section.
             143          Section 5. Section 53-12-303 is amended to read:
             144           53-12-303. Emergency law enforcement services.
             145          If the governor determines that an emergency exists that requires state government
             146      emergency assistance as part of the law enforcement services provided for the Olympics or
             147      Paralympics, the governor may:
             148          (1) take any action permitted during a declared state of emergency under Section 63-5a-3 ;
             149      or


             150          (2) waive the requirements of Section 53-12-302 .
             151          Section 6. Section 63A-7-103 is amended to read:
             152           63A-7-103. Definitions.
             153          As used in this chapter:
             154          (1) "Acquire" or "acquisition" means, with respect to any right, title, or interest in or to any
             155      property, to gain or obtain the right, title, or interest by purchase, lease, construction, gift,
             156      appropriation, or otherwise.
             157          [(2) "Advisory committee" means the Utah Sports Advisory Committee created by Section
             158      63A-7-111 .]
             159          [(3) "Advisory committee member" means a member of the advisory committee.]
             160          [(4)] (2) "Authority" means the Utah Sports Authority created by this chapter.
             161          [(5)] (3) "Authority board" or "board" means the Utah Sports Authority Board created in
             162      accordance with Section 63A-7-104 .
             163          (4) "Coordination committee" means the Olympic Coordination Committee created
             164      pursuant to Section 63A-10-109 .
             165          [(6)] (5) "Member" means a member of the authority board.
             166          [(7)] (6) (a) "Public sports entity" means any public or private agency, corporation,
             167      organization, association, person, or other entity that borrows or otherwise uses or seeks to borrow
             168      or otherwise use state money to solicit, attract, organize, schedule, conduct, book, provide, operate,
             169      or create any public sports event, and any Olympic bid committee or any Olympic organizing
             170      committee.
             171          (b) "Public sports entity" does not include:
             172          (i) the authority or any county, city, or town, or the summer games residing in Cedar City;
             173      or
             174          (ii) a regional service area or county service area which owns or operates, directly or
             175      indirectly, any facility that is constructed or renovated with Utah Sports Authority funds.
             176          [(8)] (7) (a) "Public sports event" means any organized athletic competition, organized
             177      athletic training, recreational activity, sports or recreation related educational activity,
             178      sports-related entertainment activity, or other sports-related activity that:
             179          (i) is conducted in any public sports facility; or
             180          (ii) uses any state funding in any amount.


             181          (b) "Public sports event" does not include games of Utah professional franchise teams,
             182      collegiate athletics, or high school athletics.
             183          [(9)] (8) "Public sports facility" means any state-funded ski jump, bobsled run, luge run,
             184      speed skating rink, or any other winter sports facility constructed in whole or in part with state
             185      funds and for the purpose of hosting or seeking the right to host the Olympic Winter Games,
             186      including all real and personal property, structures, driveways, roads, approaches, parking
             187      facilities, mechanical equipment, utilities, improvements, and all appurtenances and facilities
             188      either on, above, or under the ground that are constructed in whole or in part with public money
             189      and are used in connection with the facility, and suitable for use in connection with athletic
             190      training, education, housing, or competition. The fact that a facility is also suitable for other uses
             191      in addition to those specified does not exclude the facility from the scope of this definition.
             192          Section 7. Section 63A-7-104 is amended to read:
             193           63A-7-104. Utah Sports Authority -- State controls -- Board -- Membership --
             194      Meetings -- Removal -- Per diem and expenses.
             195          (1) (a) There is created within the department the Utah Sports Authority.
             196          (b) The authority is subject to all laws, rules, policies, and other conditions and limitations
             197      that govern agencies of state government, including:
             198          (i) the procurement procedures contained in Title 63, Chapter 56, Utah Procurement Code;
             199          (ii) Title 63A, Chapter 10, State Olympic Coordination Act;
             200          (iii) the personnel procedures contained in Title 67, Chapter 19, Utah State Personnel
             201      Management Act; and
             202          (iv) the laws, rules, policies, and other conditions or limitations from oversight
             203      departments, divisions, agencies, or offices such as the Division of Finance, the Division of
             204      Facilities Construction and Management, the state treasurer, the state auditor, and the attorney
             205      general.
             206          (c) (i) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the Division of Finance shall
             207      provide or contract for all accounting related to public sports facilities, including budgeting,
             208      financial reporting, and internal controls of both state and nonstate funds of the authority.
             209          (ii) All nonstate funds may be accounted for and controlled outside of the state accounting
             210      system.
             211          (d) (i) After May 4, 1998, any contract, agreement, or financial arrangement entered into


             212      by the authority shall be reviewed by the State Olympic Officer and approved by the governor if
             213      the contract, agreement, or financial arrangement involves:
             214          (A) the transfer or conveyance of real or personal property or any interest in real or
             215      personal property held by the authority on behalf of the state;
             216          (B) the lease or use of a public sports facility by any person other than the authority;
             217          (C) construction at a public sports facility; or
             218          (D) the management of a public sports facility.
             219          (ii) A contract, agreement, or financial arrangement entered into after May 4, 1998, that
             220      is not reviewed and approved in accordance with this Subsection (1)(d) is voidable at the option
             221      of the governor.
             222          (iii) The State Olympic Officer may establish a policy that exempts a contract, agreement,
             223      or financial arrangement from the requirements of this Subsection (1)(d) if:
             224          (A) the size of a project, the scope of the activities, or the amount of money or state
             225      resources involved is of minimal or insignificant nature; and
             226          (B) the exemption is in the public interest.
             227          (iv) The requirements of this Subsection (1)(d) are in addition to any other requirements
             228      imposed on the authority by law, including approval by the Legislature of any conveyance under
             229      Subsection 63A-7-105 (20).
             230          (2) The policy of the authority shall be determined by the authority board rather than the
             231      executive director.
             232          (3) There is created a Utah Sports Authority Board that shall consist of 19 members as
             233      follows:
             234          (a) 18 individuals appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate,
             235      as follows:
             236          (i) five individuals from a list of ten nominees provided by the Utah League of Cities and
             237      Towns, with not more than one being a resident of any given county;
             238          (ii) two individuals from a list of four nominees provided by the Utah Association of
             239      Counties;
             240          (iii) three individuals from a list of six nominees provided by the mayor of Salt Lake City;
             241          (iv) four individuals from the state at large; and
             242          (v) four individuals:


             243          (A) who prior to or at the time of appointment are athletes; and
             244          (B) that the governor determines fairly represent the interests of athletes that will be served
             245      by state programs or facilities overseen by the authority; and
             246          (b) the executive director of the Department of Community and Economic Development.
             247          (4) The authority board membership shall include representatives of private business and
             248      industry. Examples of industries that may be represented on the board include the banking,
             249      accounting, legal, financial services, and amateur sports industries.
             250          (5) (a) In making appointments to the authority board, the governor shall consider
             251      geographical representation.
             252          (b) A member of the authority board may not hold an elective public office.
             253          (c) Each board member shall be a resident of the state as defined in Section 20A-2-105 .
             254          (d) No more than ten board members may have the same political party affiliation and the
             255      political party affiliation of each board member and any change in that affiliation shall be disclosed
             256      to the board.
             257          (e) A member of the authority board, any of its employees, or any employees of the
             258      department or the Department of Community and Economic Development may not be on the board
             259      of, be employed by, contract with, or in any way be affiliated with any private entity that is using
             260      or seeking to use state funds to solicit, attract, organize, schedule, conduct, book, provide, operate,
             261      or create any public sports event, or that uses or seeks to use any public sports facility, unless any
             262      affiliation with the private entity is fully disclosed to the authority board and the advisory
             263      committee in an open and public meeting.
             264          (6) (a) Except as required by Subsection (6)(b), each board member shall serve a four-year
             265      term beginning January 1, 1990.
             266          (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (6)(a), the governor shall, at the time
             267      of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of authority
             268      members are staggered so that approximately half of the authority is appointed every two years.
             269          (7) The governor shall appoint one of the members appointed to a four-year term as the
             270      chair of the authority board. The members shall elect from among their number a vice chair and
             271      other officers they may determine. The chair shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.
             272          (8) (a) The authority board shall meet at least quarterly unless otherwise determined by a
             273      majority of the members and at other times at the discretion of the chair.


             274          (b) A majority of the authority board is a quorum for conducting authority business. A
             275      majority vote of those present is required for any action to be taken by the authority.
             276          (c) The authority board shall invite the members of the [advisory] coordination committee
             277      and other agencies and individuals listed in Subsection (8)(e) to all of its meetings. The authority
             278      shall allow members of the [advisory] coordination committee and other agencies and individuals
             279      listed in Subsection (8)(e) to attend, participate in discussions, and review all materials presented
             280      in all meetings of the authority.
             281          (d) The authority shall include at least two members of the [advisory] coordination
             282      committee on each subcommittee the authority board may create.
             283          (e) The authority board shall provide meeting notices, agendas, and minutes of meetings:
             284          (i) to members of the [advisory] coordination committee;
             285          (ii) the governor;
             286          (iii) the attorney general;
             287          (iv) the Division of Finance;
             288          (v) the Department of Administrative Services;
             289          (vi) the Division of Facilities Construction and Management;
             290          (vii) the state auditor;
             291          (viii) the legislative auditor general;
             292          (ix) the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel;
             293          (x) the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst; and
             294          (xi) the State Olympic Officer.
             295          (9) (a) Any member may be removed from office with cause by the governor or for cause
             296      by an affirmative vote of eight members.
             297          (b) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be
             298      appointed for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment, subject to the
             299      consent of the Senate.
             300          (c) A member shall continue to hold office until the member's successor has been
             301      appointed and qualified.
             302          (d) Any member is eligible for reappointment, but may not serve more than four full
             303      consecutive terms.
             304          (10) The authority shall exist as long as it has obligations outstanding and until its


             305      existence is terminated by law. Upon the termination of the existence of the authority, all its rights
             306      and properties shall pass to and be vested in the state.
             307          (11) (a) (i) A member who is not a government employee shall receive no compensation
             308      or benefits for that member's services, but may receive per diem and expenses incurred in the
             309      performance of the member's official duties at the rates established by the Division of Finance
             310      under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107 .
             311          (ii) A member may decline to receive per diem and expenses for the member's service.
             312          (b) (i) A state government officer or employee member who does not receive salary, per
             313      diem, or expenses from the officer's or employee's agency for the officer's or employee's service
             314      may receive per diem and expenses incurred in the performance of the officer's or employee's
             315      official duties from the authority at the rates established by the Division of Finance under Sections
             316      63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107 .
             317          (ii) A state government officer or employee member may decline to receive per diem and
             318      expenses for the officer's or employee's service.
             319          (c) (i) A local government member who does not receive salary, per diem, or expenses from
             320      the entity that the member represents for the service may receive per diem and expenses incurred
             321      in the performance of the member's official duties at the rates established by the Division of
             322      Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107 .
             323          (ii) A local government member may decline to receive per diem and expenses for the
             324      member's service.
             325          Section 8. Section 63A-7-106 is amended to read:
             326           63A-7-106. Financial plan -- Approval by governor and mayor -- Requirements for
             327      review -- State Olympic Officer access to and report on financial information -- Governor's
             328      responsibilities.
             329          (1) Any public sports entity that hosts, organizes, conducts, or operates the Olympic
             330      Winter Games shall:
             331          (a) no later than 45 days after the last day of each calendar quarter, submit a budget for
             332      hosting the games, including any substantive or material changes to the budget since it was last
             333      submitted, to the governor and the mayor of Salt Lake City for review and approval;
             334          (b) submit to the State Olympic Officer:
             335          (i) financial information requested by the State Olympic Officer that is substantially


             336      similar to monthly and quarterly reports that are prepared by the public sports entity for a financial
             337      institution providing the public sports entity with one or more revolving or other lines of credit;
             338          (ii) by no later than December 31, 2000, written identification of contracts and payment
             339      amounts, which the public sports entity intends to use to fully fund its obligations described in
             340      Subsection (2)(e); and
             341          (iii) any other financial records requested by the State Olympic Officer;
             342          (c) annually provide to the State Olympic Officer in a form that meets generally accepted
             343      accounting principles, except as noted in the audit opinion, the public sports entity's balance sheet,
             344      income statement, cash flow statement, and the entity's current operating performance as compared
             345      to its budget; and
             346          (d) provide the State Olympic Officer reasonable access during normal business hours to
             347      the financial ledgers of the public sports entity.
             348          (2) The budget submitted by a public sports entity pursuant to Subsection (1)(a) shall
             349      contain any information requested by the governor, and the mayor of Salt Lake City, as well as
             350      documentation that the budget and accompanying information:
             351          (a) includes reliable revenue projections that are estimated to adequately cover anticipated
             352      expenditures under the budget;
             353          (b) includes projected cash flow estimates;
             354          (c) includes reasonably prudent budget contingencies;
             355          (d) maintains, supports, and protects the state's security interest in revenues of the Salt
             356      Lake Organizing Committee for the Olympic Winter Games of 2002, in accordance with joint
             357      resolutions adopted by the Legislature; and
             358          (e) provides for payment of all obligations of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the
             359      Olympic Winter Games of 2002 that are due to:
             360          (i) the state, including:
             361          (A) repayment to the Utah Sports Authority of the actual total funds expended or incurred
             362      by the Utah Sports Authority through April 15, 1999, from the Olympics Special Revenue Fund,
             363      not to exceed $59,000,000, in accordance with joint resolutions adopted by the Legislature;
             364          (B) payment to the state of an amount equal to the bond obligations owed with respect to
             365      the State Building Ownership Authority bond, in accordance with the requirements of S.J.R.14
             366      passed by the Legislature in the 1998 General Session; and


             367          (C) payment for services or property in accordance with Section 63A-10-107 ;
             368          (ii) the Utah Athletic Foundation, including the payment of $40,000,000 in accordance with
             369      joint resolutions adopted by the Legislature; and
             370          (iii) the University of Utah, for use of the university's stadium for opening and closing
             371      ceremonies in accordance with the requirements of the Ceremonies Agreement dated July 28,
             372      1997.
             373          (3) (a) Beginning the first of fiscal year 1999-2000, the governor shall, no less often than
             374      semi-annually, provide a written review and determination regarding his decision whether to
             375      approve the budget described in Subsection (1)(a). Based on information available at the time of
             376      the governor's review, the governor shall determine whether the budget and accompanying
             377      information includes the requirements described in Subsection (2).
             378          (b) The governor shall provide a copy of his written semi-annual review and also, if
             379      approved, his written approval to the:
             380          [(i) president of the Senate;]
             381          [(ii) speaker of the House of Representatives; and]
             382          [(iii) Olympic Coordination Committee, created pursuant to Section 63A-10-109 .]
             383          (i) Legislative Management Committee; and
             384          (ii) coordination committee.
             385          (c) The governor's written review and approval, as described in this Subsection (3), does
             386      not constitute a guarantee or certification by the governor regarding the public sports entity's
             387      budget.
             388          (4) (a) No later than 15 days following the submission of the budget pursuant to
             389      Subsection (1)(a), the State Olympic Officer shall report in writing to the [Olympic Coordination
             390      Committee] coordination committee. That report shall include a summary of:
             391          (i) the quarterly budget provided by a public sports entity, as required by Subsection (1)(a);
             392      and
             393          (ii) the documentation described in Subsection (2).
             394          (b) The State Olympic Officer's report required by this Subsection (4) does not constitute
             395      a guarantee or certification by the State Olympic Officer regarding the public sports entity's budget.
             396          (5) The review and determination of approval of the budget by the mayor of Salt Lake
             397      City, as required by Subsection (1)(a), shall be in accordance with policy guidelines established


             398      by the Salt Lake City Council.
             399          (6) The State Olympic Officer may request from the public sports entity access to any other
             400      financial records not disclosed under Subsection (1)(a). The public sports entity shall provide the
             401      coordinator access to the records if the board of trustees of the public sports entity approves the
             402      request.
             403          [(7) The State Olympic Officer shall:]
             404          [(a) distribute the information provided pursuant to Subsection (1) (b) to:]
             405          [(i) the Division of Finance;]
             406          [(ii) the state auditor;]
             407          [(iii) the legislative auditor general;]
             408          [(iv) the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel; and]
             409          [(v) the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst;]
             410          [(b) review the information provided pursuant to Subsections (1) and (2); and]
             411          [(c) report annually to the Sports Advisory Committee and Executive Appropriations
             412      Committee concerning the financial plan for hosting the games required under Subsection (1)(a),
             413      including reporting on the source, timing, reliability of projections, financial soundness, security
             414      position, and contractual status of projected revenues and projected expenditures.]
             415          [(8)] (7) At the request of a public sports entity, information obtained by the State Olympic
             416      Officer from the public sports entity shall be a protected record under Title 63, Chapter 2,
             417      Government Records Access Management Act, if:
             418          (a) the record is designated as protected by the public sports entity; and
             419          (b) the information is not public information under this chapter or other state or federal
             420      laws.
             421          Section 9. Section 63A-10-103 is amended to read:
             422           63A-10-103. State Olympic Officer -- Creation.
             423          (1) There is created the position of State Olympic Officer.
             424          (2) Beginning July 1, 1997:
             425          (a) The State Olympic Officer shall be an individual appointed by the governor with the
             426      advice and consent of the Senate.
             427          (b) The officer serves at the pleasure of the governor.
             428          (c) The officer shall be experienced in administration, financial, and legal transactions, and


             429      coordination of complex organizations.
             430          (d) The officer shall receive compensation as provided by Title 67, Chapter 22, State
             431      Officer Compensation.
             432          (e) The officer may appoint [one] additional staff [member] members with the approval
             433      of the governor.
             434          (f) The Office of Planning and Budget shall provide staff support and physical facilities
             435      to the coordinator.
             436          (g) Except as provided in Subsection(3), beginning July 1, 1997, the salary, benefits, and
             437      administrative costs associated with the officer and [an individual] individuals appointed by the
             438      officer under Subsection (2)(e) shall be paid from the Olympics special revenue fund or funds
             439      established under Section 59-12-103 .
             440          (3) (a) If there is inadequate monies in the Olympics special revenue fund or funds to pay
             441      the salary, benefits, and administrative costs described in Subsection (2)(g), the salary, benefits,
             442      and administrative cost may be paid from the General Fund.
             443          (b) If monies are paid from the General Fund under Subsection (3)(a), the monies shall be
             444      reimbursed to the General Fund from the Olympics special revenue fund or funds at such time the
             445      Olympics special revenue fund or funds has adequate monies to reimburse the General Fund.
             446          (c) Notwithstanding Subsections (2)(e), (3)(a), and (3)(b), the salary, benefits, or
             447      administrative costs associated with the officer may not be paid from the sales and tax revenues
             448      generated by municipalities or counties and deposited under Subsection 59-12-103 (4)(a)(ii).
             449          Section 10. Section 63A-10-109 is amended to read:
             450           63A-10-109. Olympic Coordination Committee -- Creation -- Membership --
             451      Quorum -- Compensation -- Staff -- Committee duties.
             452          (1) There is created the Olympic Coordination Committee consisting of the following 12
             453      members:
             454          (a) five members of the Senate, appointed by the president of the Senate, not more than
             455      three of whom may be of the same political party; and
             456          (b) seven members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the speaker of the House
             457      of Representatives, not more than four of whom may be of the same political party.
             458          (2) The president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives shall each
             459      appoint a legislator to serve as cochairs of the Olympic Coordination Committee.


             460          (3) The committee shall determine committee quorum and voting requirements in
             461      accordance with legislative rules.
             462          (4) Salaries and expenses of the members of the committee shall be paid in accordance
             463      with Section 36-2-2 and Legislative Joint Rule 15.03.
             464          (5) The Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel shall provide staff support to
             465      the committee and shall consult with the Office of Legislative Fiscal Analyst on fiscal issues
             466      studied by the committee.
             467          (6) The committee may review and make recommendations [to the Legislature and the
             468      governor] on any issue that relates to the:
             469          (a) [the] state's involvement in hosting the Olympics;
             470          (b) coordination of state and local governments in hosting the Olympics;
             471          (c) interests of athletes served by Olympic-related state programs or facilities;
             472          [(b) the] (d) state's role as a creditor and a secured party in relationship to the Olympics
             473      and the Organizing Committee;
             474          [(c) the] (e) Olympics;
             475          [(d) the] (f) Organizing Committee; or
             476          [(e) the] (g) impact of the Olympics on the state after the Olympic games have concluded.
             477          (7) The committee may report any recommendations, including any proposed legislation,
             478      to the Legislative Management Committee.
             479          Section 11. Repealer.
             480          This act repeals:
             481          Section 63A-7-111, Utah Sports Advisory Committee.
             482          Section 63A-7-112, Committee authority.


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