2006 Utah Code - 63-55a-3 — Privatization Policy Board -- Duties.

     63-55a-3.   Privatization Policy Board -- Duties.
     (1) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (5), the board shall:
     (a) review whether or not certain services performed by existing state agencies could be privatized to provide the same types and quality of services that would result in cost savings;
     (b) review particular requests for privatization of services and issues concerning agency competition with the private sector and determine whether privatization would be feasible and would result in cost savings and ways to eliminate any unfair competition;
     (c) recommend privatization to the agency head when the proposed privatization is demonstrated to provide a more cost efficient and effective manner of providing existing governmental services;
     (d) comply with the provisions of Title 63, Chapter 46a, the Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, in making rules establishing privatization standards, procedures, and requirements;
     (e) maintain communication with and access information from, other entities promoting privatization;
     (f) prepare an annual report that contains:
     (i) information about the board's activities; and
     (ii) recommendations on privatizing government services; and
     (g) submit the annual report to the Legislature and the governor.
     (2) In addition to filing copies of its recommendations for privatization with the relevant agency head, the board shall file copies of its recommendations for privatization with:
     (a) the governor's office; and
     (b) the Office of Legislative Fiscal Analyst for submission to the relevant Legislative Appropriation Subcommittee.
     (3) (a) The board may appoint advisory groups to conduct studies, research, analyses, and make reports and recommendations with respect to subjects or matters within the jurisdiction of the board.
     (b) At least one member of the board shall serve on each advisory group.
     (4) This chapter does not preclude any agency from privatizing any service or function independently of the board if, as part of the contract that privatizes the function, the contractor assumes all liability to perform the privatizated function.
     (5) The board may not exercise its authority under Subsection (1) over an agency referred to in Subsection 63-55a-1(b), unless requested by the agency.

Amended by Chapter 193, 2003 General Session