26B-1-231. Office of American Indian-Alaska Native Health and Family Services — Creation — Director — Purpose — Duties.
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Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-1-231
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“Director” means the director of the office appointed under Subsection (3). |
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“Office” means the Office of American Indian-Alaska Native Health and Family Services created in Subsection (2). |
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There is created within the department the Office of American Indian-Alaska Native Health and Family Services. |
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The executive director shall appoint a director of the office who:
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has a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college; |
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is experienced in administration; and |
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is knowledgeable about the areas of American Indian-Alaska Native practices. |
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The director is the administrative head of the office and shall serve under the supervision of the executive director. |
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The executive director may hire staff as necessary to carry out the duties of the office described in Subsection (5)(b). |
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The purpose of the office is to oversee and coordinate department services for Utah’s American Indian-Alaska Native populations. |
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The office shall:
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oversee and coordinate department services for Utah’s American Indian-Alaska Native populations; |
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conduct regular and meaningful consultation with Indian tribes when there is a proposed department action that has an impact on an Indian tribe as a sovereign entity; |
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monitor agreements between the department and Utah’s American Indian-Alaska Native populations; and |
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oversee the health liaison appointed under Section 26B-1-232 and ICWA liaison appointed under Section 26B-1-233. |
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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 305, 2023 General Session
