Utah Code § 73-2-4: Deputies and assistants -- Employment and salaries -- Purchase of equipment and supplies.

For the purpose of performing the duties of the state engineer's office the state engineer may:

(1) employ one or more deputies and necessary assistants;

(2) fix division employees' salaries in accordance with salary standards under Title 63A, Chapter 17, Utah State Personnel Management Act; and

(3) purchase necessary equipment and supplies.