2006 Utah Code - 62A-15-105 — Authority and responsibilities of board.

     62A-15-105.   Authority and responsibilities of board.
     The board is the policymaking body for the division and for programs funded with state and federal moneys under Sections 17-43-201, 17-43-301, 17-43-304, and 62A-15-110. The board shall:
     (1) in establishing policy, seek input from local substance abuse authorities, local mental health authorities, consumers, providers, advocates, division staff, and other interested parties as determined by the board;
     (2) establish, by rule, minimum standards for local substance abuse authorities and local mental health authorities;
     (3) establish, by rule, procedures for developing its policies which ensure that local substance abuse authorities and local mental health authorities are given opportunity to comment and provide input on any new policy of the board or proposed changes in existing policy of the board;
     (4) provide a mechanism for review of its existing policy, and for consideration of policy changes that are proposed by local substance abuse authorities or local mental health authorities;
     (5) develop program policies, standards, rules, and fee schedules for the division; and
     (6) in accordance with Title 63, Chapter 46a, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make rules approving the form and content of substance abuse treatment, educational series, screening, and assessment that are described in Section 41-6a-501.

Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session