62A-15-613 - Appointment of superintendent -- Qualifications -- Powers and responsibilities. - Utah Statutes

62A-15-613. Appointment of superintendent -- Qualifications -- Powers andresponsibilities.
(1) The director, with the advice and consent of the board and the approval of theexecutive director, shall appoint a superintendent of the state hospital, who shall hold office atthe will of the director.
(2) The superintendent shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university orcollege, be experienced in administration, and be knowledgeable in matters concerning mentalhealth.
(3) Subject to the rules of the board, the superintendent has general responsibility for thebuildings, grounds, and property of the state hospital. The superintendent shall appoint, with theapproval of the director, as many employees as necessary for the efficient and economical careand management of the state hospital, and shall fix their compensation and administer personnelfunctions according to the standards of the Department of Human Resource Management.

Amended by Chapter 139, 2006 General Session