The executive director has policymaking and management jurisdiction over directors of the divisions and agencies within the department. The executive director shall appoint the division directors, subject to approval by the governor, unless otherwise provided by law and shall determine their compensation.
Utah Code § 13-1-5
Executive director's authority over division directors
Amended by Chapter 302, 2025 General Session
Official source: Utah State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Utah statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.