2006 Utah Code - 63-73-7 — Director of survey -- Designation as state geologist -- Qualifications -- Duties and authority.

     63-73-7.   Director of survey -- Designation as state geologist -- Qualifications -- Duties and authority.
     (1) The director is the executive and administrative head of the survey and is designated the state geologist.
     (2) The director's qualifications shall include graduation from a recognized university and demonstrated competency in the science of geology and in administration.
     (3) The director administers the survey for the benefit of the public. A person may not call upon or require the director or his associates to enter upon any special survey for the benefit of that person.
     (4) The director, subject to review by the board and approval by the executive director of the department, may initiate cooperative agreements with private companies or parties or state or federal agencies to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

Enacted by Chapter 137, 1988 General Session