(1)  The department shall be under the supervision, direction, and control of the executive director of commerce. The executive director shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The executive director shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor. The governor shall establish the executive director’s salary within the salary range fixed by the Legislature in Title 67, Chapter 22, State Officer Compensation.

Terms Used In Utah Code 13-1-3

  • 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.
  • 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
(2)  The executive director shall employ personnel necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the department.

Amended by Chapter 352, 2020 General Session

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