§ 62A-1-104. Definitions. (Effective 5/13/2014)

(1) As used in this title:

(a) "Concurrence of the board" means agreement by a majority of the members of a board.

(b) "Department" means the Department of Human Services established in Section 62A-1-102.

(c) "Executive director" means the executive director of the department, appointed pursuant to Section 62A-1-108.

(d) "System of care" means a broad, flexible array of services and supports for minors with or at risk for complex emotional and behavioral needs that:

(i) is community based;

(ii) integrates service planning, service coordination, and management across state and local entities;

(iii) includes individualized, person-centered planning;

(iv) builds meaningful partnerships with families and children; and

(v) provides supportive management and policy infrastructure that is organized into a coordinated network.

(2) The definitions provided in Subsection (1) are to be applied in addition to definitions contained throughout this title which are applicable to specific chapters or parts.

Amended by Chapter 213, 2014 General Session