Superseded 7/1/2023)
Superseded 7/1/2023
53B-1-408. Appointment of commissioner of higher education — Qualifications — Associate commissioners — Duties.
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Terms Used In Utah Code 53B-1-408- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
- Board: means the Utah Board of Higher Education described in Section 53B-1-402. See Utah Code 53B-1-401
- Commissioner: means the commissioner of higher education appointed in accordance with Section 53B-1-408. See Utah Code 53B-1-101.5
- institution: means an institution of higher education described in Section 53B-1-102. See Utah Code 53B-1-401
- Technical education: means career and technical education that:Utah Code 53B-1-101.5
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The board, upon approval from the governor and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint a commissioner of higher education to serve at the board’s pleasure as the board’s chief executive officer. |
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The commissioner may be terminated by:
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the governor, after consultation with the board. |
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The board shall:
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set the salary of the commissioner; |
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subject to Subsection (3), prescribe the duties and functions of the commissioner; and |
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select a commissioner on the basis of outstanding professional qualifications. |
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The commissioner shall appoint, subject to approval by the board:
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an associate commissioner for academic education; and |
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an associate commissioner for technical education. |
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The commissioner may appoint associate commissioners in addition to the associate commissioners described in Subsection (2)(a). |
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An association commissioner described in Subsection (2)(b)(i) is not subject to the approval of the board. |
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The commissioner is responsible to the board to:
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ensure that the policies, programs, and strategic plan of the board are properly executed; |
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furnish information about the Utah system of higher education and make recommendations regarding that information to the board; |
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provide state-level leadership in any activity affecting an institution of higher education; and |
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perform other duties assigned by the board in carrying out the board’s duties and responsibilities. |
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Amended by Chapter 187, 2021 General Session
