# Utah Code § 53-6-104: Appointment of director of division -- Qualifications -- Appointment of employees -- Term of office -- Compensation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_6_104

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 53-6-104
- **Heading:** Appointment of director of division -- Qualifications -- Appointment of employees -- Term of office -- Compensation
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-6 / § 53-6-104

## Text

(1) The commissioner, upon recommendation of the council and with the approval of the governor, shall appoint a director of the division. (2) The director is the executive and administrative head of the division and shall be experienced in administration and possess additional qualifications as determined by the commissioner and as provided by law. (3) The director shall be a full-time officer of the state. (4) The director may appoint deputies, consultants, clerks, and other employees from eligibility lists authorized by the Division of Human Resource Management. (5) The director may be removed from his position at the will of the commissioner. (6) The director shall receive compensation as provided by Title 63A, Chapter 17, Utah State Personnel Management Act.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 53-6-101 § 53-6-101. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_6_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-6-102 § 53-6-102. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_6_102.md)
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- [Utah Code § 53-6-104 § 53-6-104. Appointment of director of division -- Qualifications -- Appointment of employees -- Term of office -- Compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_6_104.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-6-105 § 53-6-105. Duties of director -- Powers -- Rulemaking.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_6_105.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-6-106 § 53-6-106. Creation of Peace Officer Standards and Training Council -- Purpose -- Membership -- Quorum -- Meetings -- Compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_6_106.md)
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