2016 Utah Code
Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code
Chapter 3 - Employment Support Act
Part 8 - Safety Net Initiative
Section 802 - Safety Net Initiative -- Staff.

Effective 7/1/2016
35A-3-802. Safety Net Initiative -- Staff.

• (1) As used in this section, "individuals in underserved communities" means individuals living in culturally isolated communities in the state who may lack access to public assistance and other government services.

• (2) There is created within the department the Safety Net Initiative to:
  
  • (a) implement strategies to increase awareness and reduce risk factors in order to improve the safety and well-being of individuals in underserved communities;
    
  • (b) coordinate with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and interested individuals to provide open communication with individuals in underserved communities; and
  • (c) coordinate efforts to give individuals in underserved communities needed access to public assistance and other government services.

• (3) The department may employ or contract with individuals, entities, and support staff as necessary to administer the duties required by this section.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 133, 2016 General Session