(1)(a) Each board member within state government shall receive per diem not to exceed $135 for each official meeting attended that lasts up to four hours and per diem not to exceed $200 for each official meeting attended that is longer than four hours.(b) The per diem rates are applicable to: (i) except as provided under Subsection (1)(b)(ii), an officer or employee of the executive branch; and(ii) an officer or employee of higher education unless higher education pays the per diem.(2) Travel expenses shall also be paid to a board member in accordance with Rule R25-7.(3) A board member may decline to receive per diem or travel expenses for a board member's services.(4) Upon approval by Finance, a board member of an independent corporation board may receive per diem, at rates exceeding those established in Subsection R25-5-4(1): (a) for each official meeting attended as part of their official duties; and(b) for reasonable preparation associated with official meetings of the full board or the board's subcommittees.Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-03, effective 1/13/2023Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-24, effective 12/6/2023