The Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity Board — identified in H.B. 348 as the Business and Economic Development Subcommittee of the Unified Economic Opportunity Commission — includes 15 members appointed to four-year terms by Gov. Cox. No more than eight members are from one political party, with membership representing diverse state regions.

The board promotes and encourages economic opportunity for all Utahns and the state’s commercial, financial, industrial, agricultural, and civic welfare.

Board members also advise office staff on the development, attraction, retention, and expansion of Utah’s businesses, industries, and commerce.

The board generally meets on the second Thursday of the month at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity located at 60 East South Temple, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. Board meetings follow the Utah public meetings policy