Utah Code 53-8-103. Utah Highway Patrol Division — Creation — Appointment of superintendent — Powers — Qualifications — Term

53-8-103. Utah Highway Patrol Division — Creation — Appointment of superintendent — Powers — Qualifications — Term — Compensation.

(1)	There is created the Utah Highway Patrol Division.

Commissioner: means the commissioner of public safety appointed under Section 53-1-107. See Utah Code 53-1-102
Division: means the Utah Highway Patrol Division created in Section 53-8-103. See Utah Code 53-8-102
Highway: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
Highway Patrol: means the Highway Patrol troopers employed under Section 53-8-104. See Utah Code 53-8-102
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
Superintendent: means the director of the division, appointed under Section 53-8-103. See Utah Code 53-8-102

(2)	The director of the division shall be the superintendent appointed by the commissioner with the approval of the governor.

(3)	The superintendent is the executive and administrative head of the division and shall be experienced in administration and possess additional qualifications as determined by the commissioner.

(4)	The superintendent acts under the supervision and control of the commissioner and may be removed from his position at the will of the commissioner.

(5)	The superintendent shall receive compensation as provided by Title 63A, Chapter 17, Utah State Personnel Management Act.

Amended by Chapter 345, 2021 General Session

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