AGENDA:
1) Welcome and Call Meeting to Order
2) Chair's Report
Presenter: Chair Richard Ellis
3) Approval of Minutes: July 8, 2025, pages 3-8
4) Calendar and Confirmation of Meeting Dates, page 9
5) Stakeholder and Public Input
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6) Trust System Reports
a) Trust Lands Advisory Committee, pages 10-16
Presenter: Paula Plant, Director, School Children's Trust
b) School and Institutional Trust Funds Office, pages 17-22
Presenter: Peter Madsen, Director, Chief Investment Officer
c) Trust Lands Administration, pages 23-29
Presenter: Stephanie Barber-Renteria, Deputy Director of Operations
7) Protection and Advocacy Committee Business, pages 30-38
a) Action Item: Adoption of Proposed Advocacy Office Policies
Presenter: Jessie Stuart, Assistant Director
(1) Conflict of Interest Disclosure
(2) Annual Director Evaluation
8) Protection & Advocacy Office Information Items, pages 39-45
a) Budget Review,
Presenter: Jessie Stuart, Assistant Director
b) Communications & Outreach
Presenter: Jessie Stuart
(1) School LAND Trust Media Event Recap
(2) Upcoming Outreach Initiatives (Q2)
c) Trust System Beneficiary Advocacy Study Group
Presenter: Liz Mumford, Program Manager
(1) Bill File Review
(2) Legislative Committee Reporting
d) Trust Beneficiaries
Presenter: Liz Mumford
(1) FY26 Trust Distributions
(2) Beneficiary Outreach
e) Protection and Advocacy Office Director's Report
Presenter: Kim Christy
(1) 2026 General Session Preparation
(2) Outstanding Quantity Grants & In Lieu Selections
(3) One Year Report on OLAG Audit
(4) Unclaimed Property 75-2-105-Minerals and Mineral Proceeds Pilot Program
9) Closed Meeting - Annual Review of Protection & Advocacy Office Director pursuant to Utah Code §53D-2-202(1)(c)
a) The Committee may enter a closed session pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-205(1)(a) discussion of the character and professional competence of an individual.
10) Adjourn
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify Jessie Stuart at 385-315-1892; jpstuart@utah.gov.