§ 35A-3-103. Division responsibilities.

     The division shall:

(1) administer public assistance programs assigned by the Legislature and the governor;

(2) determine eligibility in accordance with the requirements of this chapter for public assistance programs assigned to it by the Legislature or the governor;

(3) cooperate with the federal government in the administration of public assistance programs;

(4) administer the Utah state employment service in accordance with Section 35A-3-115;

(5) provide for the compilation of necessary or desirable information, statistics, and reports;

(6) perform other duties and functions required by law;

(7) monitor the application of eligibility policy;

(8) develop personnel training programs for more effective and efficient operation of all programs under the administration of the division;

(9) provide refugee resettlement services;

(10) provide child care assistance for children; and

(11) provide services and support that enable clients to qualify for affordable housing in cooperation with:

(a) the Utah Housing Corporation;

(b) the Housing and Community Development Division; and

(c) local housing authorities.

Amended by Chapter 212, 2012 General Session