Utah Code 63A-16-508. Statewide Global Positioning Reference Network created

63A-16-508. Statewide Global Positioning Reference Network created — Rulemaking authority.

(1)

Center: means the Utah Geospatial Resource Center created in Section 63A-16-505. See Utah Code 63A-16-501
Chief information officer: means the chief information officer appointed under Section 63A-16-201. See Utah Code 63A-16-102
network: means the network created in Section 63A-16-508. See Utah Code 63A-16-501
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

(a)	There is created the Statewide Global Positioning Reference Network to improve the quality of geographic information system data and the productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of government services.

(b)	The network shall provide a system of permanently mounted, fully networked, global positioning system base stations that will provide real time radio navigation and establish a standard statewide coordinate reference system.

(c)	The center shall administer the network.

(2)

(a)	In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the chief information officer shall make rules providing for operating policies and procedures for the network.

(b)

When making rules under this section, the chief information officer shall consider:

(i)	network development that serves a public purpose;

(ii)	increased productivity and efficiency for state agencies; and

(iii)

costs and longevity of the network.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session

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