Utah § 10g-702 - Utah water agent.

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§ 10g-702. Utah water agent.

Effective 5/1/2024
73-10g-702.  Utah water agent.
(1)
(a)The governor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a resident of this state to be the Utah water agent.
(b)The governor shall consult with the speaker of the House of Representatives and the president of the Senate before appointing the water agent.
(c)The water agent is a state employee.
(d)The governor may appoint an individual who is serving in an executive branch appointed position to be the water agent, and the individual may serve in both positions, except that the governor shall adjust the salary of the water agent to account for salary received for the executive branch appointed position.
(2)The water agent shall serve a term of six years and may be appointed to more than one term, but is subject to removal at the pleasure of the governor.
(3)If there is a vacancy in the position of water agent for any reason, the governor shall appoint a replacement using the same procedure as Subsection (1), including the requirement of the advice and consent of the Senate.
(4)Subject to Subsection (1)(d), the governor shall establish the water agent's compensation within the salary range fixed by the Legislature in Title 67, Chapter 22, State Officer Compensation.
(5)
(a)Upon appropriation by the Legislature, state money shall be used for the administration of this part, including paying the costs of:
(i)subject to Subsection (5)(b), the water agent's administrative, office, and staff support; and
(ii)reasonable travel expenses.
(b)The water agent shall use office and staffing support provided under Subsection 11-13-228(2)(e).


Enacted by Chapter 522, 2024 General Session

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