Utah Code § 35A-1-201

Executive director -- Appointment -- Removal -- Compensation -- Qualifications --
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Responsibilities -- Deputy directors.
(1)
(a) The chief administrative officer of the department is the executive director, who is appointed
by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b) The executive director serves at the pleasure of the governor.
(c) The executive director shall receive a salary established by the governor within the salary
range fixed by the Legislature in Title 67, Chapter 22, State Officer Compensation.
(d) The executive director shall be experienced in administration, management, and coordination
of complex organizations.
(2) The executive director shall:

(a) administer and supervise the department in compliance with Title 63A, Chapter 17, Utah
State Personnel Management Act;
(b) supervise and coordinate between the economic service areas and directors created under
Chapter 2, Economic Service Areas;
(c) coordinate policies and program activities conducted through the divisions and economic
service areas of the department;
(d) approve the proposed budget of each division, the Workforce Appeals Board, and each
economic service area within the department;
(e) approve all applications for federal grants or assistance in support of any department
program;
(f) coordinate with the executive directors of the Governor's Office of Economic Development and
the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget to review data and metrics to be reported to the
Legislature as described in Subsection 35A-1-109(2)(b); and
(g) fulfill such other duties as assigned by the Legislature or as assigned by the governor that are
not inconsistent with this title.
(3) The executive director may appoint deputy or assistant directors to assist the executive director
in carrying out the department's responsibilities.
(4) The executive director shall at least annually provide for the sharing of information between the
advisory councils established under this title.

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