§ 71-8-2. Department of Veterans' and Military Affairs created -- Appointment of executive director -- Department responsibilities.  


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  • (1) There is created the Department of Veterans' and Military Affairs.
    (2) The governor shall appoint an executive director for the department, after consultation with the Veterans' Advisory Council, who is subject to Senate confirmation.
    (a) The executive director shall be a veteran.
    (b) Any veteran or veteran's group may submit names to the council for consideration.
    (3) The department shall:
    (a) conduct and supervise all veteran activities as provided in this title; and
    (b) adopt rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to carry out the provisions of this title.
Amended by Chapter 214, 2013 General Session