The Governor’s Rural Partnership Board is made up of a diverse group of Utahns representing universities, the League of Cities and Towns, Department of Workforce Services, Division of Indian Affairs and the following industries: agriculture, travel, rural utilities, oil, gas and mineral extraction industries; and five rural members appointed by the governor, with at least one representative from a private rural business.
The director of the Office of Rural Development (ORD) serves as staff to the Governor’s Rural Partnership Board and its executive committee. The ORD director works with the GRPB executive committee to develop agendas for board meetings, held at least semiannually. The ORD director also provides opportunities for board members to review business development grants and incentives administered by the Office of Rural Development, and assists in the development of required reporting.
Two Governor’s Rural Partnership Board positions are open. One for Agriculture and one At-large position. Candidates can apply at boards.utah.gov. Please email Rebecca Dilg at rdilg@utah.gov applications and resumes.