Superseded 7/1/2024)
Superseded 7/1/2024
26B-1-204. Creation of boards, divisions, and offices — Power to organize department.
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The executive director shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, and not inconsistent with law for:
Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-1-204- Executive director: means the executive director of the department appointed under Section 26B-1-203. See Utah Code 26B-1-102
- Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
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the administration and government of the department; |
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the conduct of the department’s employees; and |
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the custody, use, and preservation of the records, papers, books, documents, and property of the department. |
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The following policymaking boards, councils, and committees are created within the Department of Health and Human Services:
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Board of Aging and Adult Services; |
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Utah State Developmental Center Board; |
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Health Facility Committee; |
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State Emergency Medical Services Committee; |
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Air Ambulance Committee; |
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Health Data Committee; |
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Utah Health Care Workforce Financial Assistance Program Advisory Committee; |
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Child Care Provider Licensing Committee; |
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Primary Care Grant Committee; |
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Adult Autism Treatment Program Advisory Committee; |
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Youth Electronic Cigarette, Marijuana, and Other Drug Prevention Committee; and |
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any boards, councils, or committees that are created by statute in this title. |
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The following divisions are created within the Department of Health and Human Services:
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relating to operations:
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the Division of Finance and Administration; |
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the Division of Licensing and Background Checks; |
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the Division of Customer Experience; |
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the Division of Data, Systems, and Evaluation; and |
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the Division of Continuous Quality Improvement; |
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relating to healthcare administration:
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the Division of Integrated Healthcare, which shall include responsibility for:
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the state’s medical assistance programs; and |
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the Division of Aging and Adult Services; and |
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the Division of Services for People with Disabilities; and |
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relating to community health and well-being:
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the Division of Child and Family Services; |
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the Division of Family Health; |
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the Division of Population Health; |
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the Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services; and |
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the Office of Recovery Services. |
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The executive director may establish offices and bureaus to facilitate management of the department as required by, and in accordance with this title. |
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From July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, the executive director may adjust the organizational structure relating to the department, including the organization of the department’s divisions and offices, notwithstanding the organizational structure described in this title. |
Amended by Chapter 249, 2023 General Session
Amended by Chapter 305, 2023 General Session
