2006 Utah Code - 63-34-5 (Contingently Superseded) — Executive director of Department of Natural Resources -- Appointment -- Removal -- Compensation -- Responsibilities -- Department fee schedule.

     63-34-5 (Contingently Superseded).   Executive director of Department of Natural Resources -- Appointment -- Removal -- Compensation -- Responsibilities -- Department fee schedule.
     (1) (a) The chief administrative officer of the Department of Natural Resources shall be an executive director appointed by the governor with the consent of the Senate.
     (b) The executive director may be removed at the will 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.
     (2) The executive director shall:
     (a) administer and supervise the Department of Natural Resources and provide for coordination and cooperation among the boards, divisions, and offices of the department;
     (b) approve the budget of each board and division;
     (c) participate in regulatory proceedings as appropriate to the functions and duties of the department;
     (d) report at the end of each fiscal year to the governor on department activities, and activities of the boards and divisions; and
     (e) perform other duties as provided by the Legislature by statute.
     (3) (a) Unless otherwise provided by statute, the department may adopt a schedule of fees assessed for services provided by the department.
     (b) A fee described in Subsection (3)(a) shall:
     (i) be reasonable and fair; and
     (ii) reflect the cost of services provided.
     (c) Each fee established under this Subsection (3) shall be submitted to and approved by the Legislature as part of the department's annual appropriations request.
     (d) The department may not charge or collect any fee established under this Subsection (3) without approval of the Legislature.

Amended by Chapter 144, 2003 General Session