Advocacy Council Meeting
Tuesday, August 11th, 2026; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Anchor Location: 310 S Main St., Suite 1275, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84101
AGENDA
1) Welcome and Call Meeting to Order
2) Introduction of New Advocacy Council Members
a) Oath of Office for Council Members and Director; Administered by Treasurer Marlo Oaks
3) Action Item: Adoption of Advocacy Council Terms
4) Action Item: Approval of Minutes
a) April 14, 2026
b) July 28, 2026
5) Advocacy Council Chair's Report; Presenter: Chair Richard Ellis
6) Calendar and Confirmation of 2026/27 Meeting Dates
7) Stakeholder and Public Input
The council will set aside 15 minutes at the council meeting to hear from the public. Each presenter has up to three minutes for comment. If joining by Zoom, please use the 'raise hand' feature at the bottom of the screen, in order to be called upon.
8) Annual Training: GRAMA, OPMA, Conflicts of Interest; Presenter: Paul Tonks, Assistant AG
9) Trust System Reports
a) School Children's Trust, USBE; Presenter: Paula Plant, Director, School Children's Trust
i) Distribution Update
ii) Leadership Transition
b) School and Institutional Trust Funds Office; Presenter: Ryan Kulig, Finance and Operations Officer, SITFO
i) Quarterly Update
ii) AI Strategy
c) Trust Lands Administration; Presenter: Michelle McConkie
i) Quarterly Update
ii) TLA Audit Response
10) Advocacy Office Reports
a) Office Operations; Presenter: Liz Mumford, Director
i) Quarterly Dashboard
ii) Performance Measures
iii) Human Resources
iv) Budget Review
b) Communications; Presenter: Jessie Stuart
i) Rebrand and Office Website Update
ii) Outreach Activity
c) Beneficiary Representation and Advocacy; Presenter: Liz Mumford, Director
i) Council Duties
ii) Discussion: Strategic Plan Update
iii) Future Large Land Block Sales: Advocacy Office Role
iv) Discussion: Dissolution of the Public Buildings Trust
v) Discussion: Future Council Topics
vi) Action Item: Proposed Administrative Rule;Institutional Beneficiaries Distribution Accountability
11) Adjourn 12:00 pm.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals requiring special accommodations during the meeting may notify the Advocacy Office at (385) 315-1892 or Jpstuart@utah.gov
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
One or more Advocacy Council members may participate by Zoom. Zoom Access: https://utah-gov.zoom.us/j/5893447457