2006 Utah Code - 63-25a-406 — Functions of board.

     63-25a-406.   Functions of board.
     (1) The board shall:
     (a) adopt a description of the organization and prescribe the general operation of the board;
     (b) prescribe policy for the Reparations Office;
     (c) adopt rules to implement and administer Sections 63-25a-401 through 63-25a-428 pursuant to Title 63, Chapter 46a, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, which may include setting of ceilings on reparations, defining of terms not specifically stated in this chapter, and establishing of rules governing attorney fees;
     (d) prescribe forms for applications for reparations;
     (e) review all awards made by the reparations staff, although the board may not reverse or modify awards authorized by the reparations staff;
     (f) render an annual report to the governor and the Legislature regarding the staff's and the board's activities;
     (g) cooperate with the director and his staff in formulating standards for the uniform application of Section 63-25a-409, taking into consideration the rates and amounts of reparation payable for injuries and death under other laws of this state and the United States;
     (h) advocate the adoption, repeal, or modification of laws or proposed legislation in the interest of victims of crime;
     (i) allocate monies available in the Crime Victim Reparation Fund to victims of criminally injurious conduct for reparations claims; and
     (j) allocate monies available to other victim services as provided by administrative rule once a sufficient reserve has been established for reparation claims.
     (2) All rules, or other statements of policy, along with application forms specified by the board, are binding upon the director, the reparations officers, and other staff.

Amended by Chapter 256, 2002 General Session