Section 24-3.7-102 - Best practices for state boards and commissions(1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, commencing January 1, 2019, each statutorily created board or commission in state government, not including a special purpose authority as defined in section 24-77-102 (15), shall implement written policies or bylaws and obtain annual training on: (a) Understanding and operating within the limits of statutory directives, legislative intent, and any specific directions or laws related to the board or commission's establishment and its powers and duties;(b) Defining the board or commission's mission or role in the oversight of projects or entities approved to receive public funding, if applicable;(c) Understanding the goals of the programs the board or commission oversees, and aligning the board or commission's processes with those goals;(d) Identifying and managing conflicts of interest;(e) Understanding the requirements of the "Colorado Open Records Act", part 2 of article 72 of this title 24, and the open meetings law, part 4 of article 6 of this title 24;(f) Setting parameters regarding board or commission staff's duties relative to the board or commission's mission or role;(g) Identifying and securing sufficient data in order for the board or commission to make informed decisions;(h) Ensuring the appropriate involvement of members in the review of key communications and in any policy-making activities;(i) Ensuring members act in accordance with their roles as public representatives;(j) Coordinating with other boards or commissions, industry, educational institutions, and state agencies where responsibilities and interests overlap; and(k) Annually reviewing management practices to ensure best practices are utilized.(2) Each state agency responsible for a statutorily created board or commission shall ensure that the state board or commission obtains the annual training and implements the written policies specified in subsection (1) of this section.Added by 2018 Ch. 145, § 1, eff. 8/8/2018.L. 2018: Entire section added, (HB 18-1198), ch. 145, p. 930, § 1, effective August 8.