Director.
Utah Code § 63L-9-103
in effect63L-9-103. Director.
(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.
(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.
(3) The director shall have:
(a) executive authority and control of the Department of Land Management; and
(b) authority over all personnel matters.
Amended by Chapter 352, 2020 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title63L/Chapter9/63L-9-S103.html?v=C63L-9-S103_2020051220200512Fetched: 10/26/2026
