Utah § 26B-5-304 Appointment of superintendent -- Qualifications -- Powers and responsibilities.

Utah Statutes

§ 26B-5-304 — Appointment of superintendent -- Qualifications -- Powers and responsibilities.

Utah § 26B-5-304

Title 26BUtah Health and Human Services Code

Ch. 26B-5Health Care - Substance Use and Mental Health

Part 26B-5-3Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities

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Utah Code Ann. § 26B-5-304 (2026).

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(1)The director, with the consent of the executive director, shall appoint a superintendent of the state hospital, who shall hold office at the will of the director.

(2)The superintendent shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, be experienced in administration, and be knowledgeable in matters concerning mental health.

(3)The superintendent has general responsibility for the buildings, grounds, and property of the state hospital.

(4)The superintendent shall appoint, with the approval of the director, as many employees as necessary for the efficient and economical care and management of the state hospital, and shall fix the employees' compensation and administer personnel functions according to the standards of the Division of Human Resource Management.

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(1) The director, with the consent of the executive director, shall appoint a superintendent of the state hospital, who shall hold office at the will of the director.
(2) The superintendent shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, be experienced in administration, and be knowledgeable in matters concerning mental health.
(3) The superintendent has general responsibility for the buildings, grounds, and property of the state hospital.
(4) The superintendent shall appoint, with the approval of the director, as many employees as necessary for the efficient and economical care and management of the state hospital, and shall fix the employees' compensation and administer personnel functions according to the standards of the Division of Human Resource Management.