Utah Code § 63L-9-103: Director.

(1) Upon the requirements described in Subsection 63L-9-102(2) being fulfilled, the governor shall, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a director of the Department of Land Management.

(2) The director shall:

(a) be the executive and administrative head of the Department of Land Management;

(b) have demonstrated ability and experience in the administration and management of state or federal lands;

(c) not hold any other public office or be involved in a political party or organization; and

(d) hire personnel to staff the department.

(3) The director shall have:

(a) executive authority and control of the Department of Land Management; and

(b) authority over all personnel matters.