Utah Code 26B-6-702. Disability ombudsman — Purpose — Appointment — Qualifications — Staff

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26B-6-702. Disability ombudsman — Purpose — Appointment — Qualifications — Staff.

(1)	There is created within the department the position of disability ombudsman for the purpose of promoting, advocating, and ensuring the rights and privileges of an individual with a disability are upheld.

Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-6-702

Director: means the director of the division. See Utah Code 26B-6-101
Ombudsman: means the ombudsman appointed in Section 26B-6-702. See Utah Code 26B-6-701
Rights and privileges of an individual with a disability: means the rights and privileges of an individual with a disability described in Subsections 26B-6-802(1) through (3). See Utah Code 26B-6-701

(2)

The director shall appoint an ombudsman who has:

(a)	recognized executive and administrative capacity; and

(b)	experience in laws and policies regarding individuals with a disability.

(3)	The ombudsman may hire staff as necessary to carry out the duties of the ombudsman under this part.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session

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