| (1) |
Upon the requirements described in Subsection 63L-9-102(2) being fulfilled, the governor shall, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a director of the Department of Land Management. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 63L-9-103
- 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.
- Land: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- 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 director shall:
| (a) |
be the executive and administrative head of the Department of Land Management; |
| (b) |
have demonstrated ability and experience in the administration and management of state or federal lands; |
| (c) |
not hold any other public office or be involved in a political party or organization; and |
| (d) |
hire personnel to staff the department. |
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| (3) |
The director shall have:
| (a) |
executive authority and control of the Department of Land Management; and |
| (b) |
authority over all personnel matters. |
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Amended by Chapter 352, 2020 General Session
