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UT Code § 63H-6-205 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63H - Independent State Entities|Chapter 6 - Utah State Fair Corporation Act|Part 2 - Bonding Authority|Section 205 - Obligee rights.

 Effective 5/10/2016  63H-6-205. Obligee rights.  In addition to a right that is conferred on an obligee of a corporation bond and subject to contractual restrictions binding on the obligee, an obligee may:  (1) by mandamus, suit, action, or other proceeding:   (a) compel the corporation and the corporation's board, officers, agents, or employees to perform every term, provision, and covenant contained in a contract of the corporation with or for the benefit of the obligee; and     (b) require the corporation to carry out the covenants and agreements of the corporation and to fulfill the duties imposed on the corporation by this part; and       (2) by suit, action, or proceeding in equity enjoin an act that is unlawful or violates the rights of the obligee.    Enacted by Chapter 301, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 63H-7a-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63H - Independent State Entities|Chapter 7a - Utah Communications Authority Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 101 - Title.

 Effective 7/1/2015  63H-7a-101. Title.    (1) This chapter is known as the "Utah Communications Authority Act."     (2) This part is known as "General Provisions."    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 411, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 63H-7a-102 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63H - Independent State Entities|Chapter 7a - Utah Communications Authority Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 102 - Utah Communications Authority -- Purpose.

 Effective 7/1/2019  63H-7a-102. Utah Communications Authority -- Purpose.    (1) This chapter establishes the Utah Communications Authority as an independent state agency.     (2) The Utah Communications Authority shall:   (a) provide administrative and financial support for statewide 911 emergency services; and     (b) establish and maintain a statewide public safety communications network for state agencies, public safety agencies, and public safety answering points.      Amended by Chapter 509, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 63H-7a-103 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63H - Independent State Entities|Chapter 7a - Utah Communications Authority Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 103 - Definitions.

 Effective 5/12/2020  63H-7a-103. Definitions.  As used in this chapter:  (1) "911 account" means the Unified Statewide 911 Emergency Service Account, created in Subsection 63H-7a-304(1).     (2) "911 call transfer" means the redirection of a 911 call from the person who initially receives the call to another person within the state.     (3) "Association of governments" means an association of political subdivisions of the state, established pursuant to an interlocal agreement under Title 11, Chapter 13, Interlocal Cooperation Act.     (4) "Authority" means the Utah Communications Authority created in Section 63H-7a-201.     (5) "Backhaul network" means the portion of a public safety communications network that consists primarily of microwave paths, fiber lines, or ethernet circuits.     (6) "Board" means the Utah Communications Authority Board created in Section 63H-7a-203.     (7) "CAD" means a computer-based system that aids PSAP dispatchers by automating selected dispatching and record-keeping activities.     (8) "CAD-to-CAD" means standardized connectivity between PSAPs or between a PSAP and a dispatch center for the transmission of data between CADs.     (9) "Dispatch center" means an entity that receives and responds to an emergency or nonemergency communication transferred to the entity from a public safety answering point.     (10) "FirstNet" means the federal First Responder Network Authority established in 47 U.S.C. Sec. 1424.     (11) "Lease" means any lease, lease purchase, sublease, operating, management, or similar agreement.     (12) "Public agency" means any political subdivision of the state dispatched by a public safety answering point.     (13) "Public safety agency" means the same as that term defined in Section 69-2-102.     (14) "Public safety answering point" or "PSAP" means an entity in this state that:   (a) receives, as a first point of contact, direct 911 emergency communications from the 911 emergency service network requesting a public safety service;     (b) has a facility with the equipment and staff necessary to receive the communication;     (c) assesses, classifies, and prioritizes the communication; and     (d) dispatches the communication to the proper responding agency.       (15) "Public safety communications network" means:   (a) a regional or statewide public safety governmental communications network and related facilities, including real property, improvements, and equipment necessary for the acquisition, construction, and operation of the services and facilities; and     (b) 911 emergency services, including radio communications, connectivity, and 911 call processing equipment.      Amended by Chapter 368, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 63H-7a-104 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63H - Independent State Entities|Chapter 7a - Utah Communications Authority Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 104 - Relation to certain acts.

 Effective 7/1/2021  63H-7a-104. Relation to certain acts.    (1) The authority is exempt from:   (a)Title 51, Chapter 5, Funds Consolidation Act;     (b)Title 63A, Utah Government Operations Code;     (c)Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures Act; and     (d)Title 63A, Chapter 17, Utah State Personnel Management Act.       (2) The authority is subject to:   (a)Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act;     (b) Section 67-3-12;     (c)Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act; and     (d)Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code.      Amended by Chapter 84, 2021 General SessionAmended by Chapter 345, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 63H-7a-201 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63H - Independent State Entities|Chapter 7a - Utah Communications Authority Act|Part 2 - Utah Communications Authority Governance|Section 201 - Utah Communications Authority established.

 Effective 7/1/2017  63H-7a-201. Utah Communications Authority established.    (1) This part is known as "Utah Communications Authority Governance."     (2) There is established the Utah Communications Authority as an independent state agency and not a division within any other department of the state.     (3)   (a) The authority shall maintain an office in Salt Lake County.     (b) The authority may establish additional branch offices outside of Salt Lake County with the approval of the board.      Amended by Chapter 430, 2017 General Session
UT Code § 63H-7a-204 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63H - Independent State Entities|Chapter 7a - Utah Communications Authority Act|Part 2 - Utah Communications Authority Governance|Section 204 - Utah Communications Authority Board powers and duties.

 Effective 5/12/2020  63H-7a-204. Utah Communications Authority Board powers and duties.  The board shall:  (1) manage the affairs and business of the authority consistent with this chapter;     (2) adopt bylaws;     (3) appoint an executive director to administer the authority;     (4) receive and act upon reports covering the operations of the public safety communications network and funds administered by the authority;     (5) receive and act upon reports from the Radio Network Division prepared pursuant to Subsection 63H-7a-402(1)(b) that identify the benefits, costs, and economic feasibility of using existing public or private facilities, equipment, or services consistent with Subsections 63H-7a-402(1)(a) and 63H-7a-404(2)(c), prior to issuing or approving a request for proposal;     (6) ensure that the public safety communications network and funds are administered according to law;     (7) examine and approve an annual operating budget for the authority;     (8) receive and act upon recommendations of the director;     (9) recommend to the governor and Legislature legislation involving the public safety communications network;     (10) develop policies for the long-term operation of the authority and the performance of the authority's functions;     (11) authorize the executive director to enter into agreements on behalf of the authority;     (12) provide for the management and administration of the public safety communications network by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act;     (13) exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred on the board by this chapter;     (14) consider issues and information received from the public safety advisory committee and the PSAP advisory committee;     (15) provide for audits of the authority;     (16) establish the following divisions within the authority:   (a) 911 Division;     (b) Radio Network Division;     (c) Interoperability Division; and     (d) Administrative Services Division; and       (17) on or before November 30, 2020, adopt a statewide CAD-to-CAD call handling and 911 call transfer protocol, after receiving the PSAP advisory committee's proposal under Subsection 63H-7a-208(9).    Amended by Chapter 368, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 63H-7a-205 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63H - Independent State Entities|Chapter 7a - Utah Communications Authority Act|Part 2 - Utah Communications Authority Governance|Section 205 - Executive director -- Appointment -- Powers and duties.

 Effective 1/1/2021  63H-7a-205. Executive director -- Appointment -- Powers and duties.  The executive director shall:  (1)   (a) serve at the pleasure of the board; and     (b) act as the executive officer of the authority;       (2) administer the duties, programs, and functions assigned to the authority;     (3) recommend administrative rules and policies to the board;     (4) execute contracts on behalf of the authority;     (5) recommend to the board any changes in statutes affecting the authority;     (6) recommend to the board an annual administrative budget covering administration, management, and operations of the authority;     (7) with board approval, direct and control authority expenditures;     (8) within the limitations of the budget, employ personnel, consultants, a financial officer, and legal counsel to provide professional services and advice regarding the administration of the authority; and     (9) submit and make available to the public a report before December of each year to the board, the Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Legislative Management Committee that includes:   (a) the total aggregate surcharge collected by the state in the last fiscal year under Title 69, Chapter 2, Part 4, Prepaid Wireless Telecommunications Service Charges;     (b) the amount of each disbursement from the restricted accounts described in:   (i) Section 63H-7a-303;     (ii) Section 63H-7a-304; and     (iii) Section 63H-7a-403;       (c) the recipient of each disbursement, the goods and services received, and a description of the project funded by the disbursement;     (d) any conditions placed by the authority on the disbursements from a restricted account;     (e) the anticipated expenditures from the restricted accounts described in this chapter for the next fiscal year;     (f) the amount of any unexpended funds carried forward;     (g) the goals for implementation of the authority strategic plan and the progress report of accomplishments and updates to the plan; and     (h) other relevant justification for ongoing support from the restricted accounts created by Sections 63H-7a-303, 63H-7a-304, and 63H-7a-403.      Amended by Chapter 294, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 63H-7a-206 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63H - Independent State Entities|Chapter 7a - Utah Communications Authority Act|Part 2 - Utah Communications Authority Governance|Section 206 - Strategic plan -- Report.

 Effective 5/12/2020  63H-7a-206. Strategic plan -- Report.    (1) The authority shall create, maintain, and review annually a statewide, comprehensive multiyear strategic plan, in consultation with state and local stakeholders, the PSAP advisory committee, and the public safety advisory committee, that:   (a) coordinates the authority's activities and duties in the:   (i) 911 Division;     (ii) Radio Network Division;     (iii) Interoperability Division; and     (iv) Administrative Services Division; and       (b) includes:   (i) a plan for maintaining, upgrading, and expanding the public safety communications network, including microwave and fiber optics based systems;     (ii) a plan for statewide interoperability;     (iii) a plan for statewide coordination;     (iv) radio network coverage maps; and     (v) FirstNet standards.         (2) The executive director shall update the strategic plan described in Subsection (1) before July 1 of each year.     (3) The executive director shall, before December 1 of each year, report on the strategic plan described in Subsection (1) to:   (a) the board;     (b) the Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; and     (c) the Legislative Management Committee.       (4) The authority shall consider the strategic plan described in Subsection (1) before spending funds in the restricted accounts created by this chapter.    Amended by Chapter 368, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 63H-7a-206.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63H - Independent State Entities|Chapter 7a - Utah Communications Authority Act|Part 2 - Utah Communications Authority Governance|Section 206.5 - Report on implementing audit recommendations.

 Effective 5/12/2020  63H-7a-206.5. Report on implementing audit recommendations.  By October 1, 2020, and again the following year by October 1, 2021, the authority shall report to the Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee and Retirement and Independent Entities Interim Committee of the Legislature on the authority's plan for and progress in implementing the recommendations of the December 2019 performance audit by the Office of the Legislative Auditor General, audit number 2019-15. Enacted by Chapter 368, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 63H-7a-301 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63H - Independent State Entities|Chapter 7a - Utah Communications Authority Act|Part 3 - 911 Division|Section 301 - 911 Division.

 Effective 7/1/2015  63H-7a-301. 911 Division.    (1) This part is known as the "911 Division."     (2) There is created within the authority the 911 Division.     (3) The 911 Division shall have the duties and powers described in this chapter.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 411, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 63H-7a-303 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63H - Independent State Entities|Chapter 7a - Utah Communications Authority Act|Part 3 - 911 Division|Section 303 - Computer Aided Dispatch Restricted Account -- Creation -- Administration -- Permitted uses.

 Affected by 63I-2-263 on 7/1/2024  Effective 5/12/2020  63H-7a-303. Computer Aided Dispatch Restricted Account -- Creation -- Administration -- Permitted uses.    (1) There is created a restricted account within the General Fund known as the "Computer Aided Dispatch Restricted Account," consisting of money appropriated or otherwise made available by the Legislature.     (2) Subject to this Subsection (2) and appropriations by the Legislature, the authority may expend funds in the Computer Aided Dispatch Restricted Account for the following purposes:   (a) enhancing public safety as provided in this chapter; and     (b) creating a shared computer aided dispatch system including:   (i) an interoperable computer aided dispatch platform that will be selected, shared, or hosted on a statewide or regional basis;     (ii) an interoperable computer aided dispatch platform selected by a county of the first class, when:   (A) authorized through an interlocal agreement between the county's two primary public safety answering points; and     (B) the county's computer aided dispatch platform is capable of interfacing with the platform described in Subsection (2)(b)(i); and       (iii) a statewide computer aided dispatch system data sharing platform to provide interoperability of systems.         (3) Subject to an appropriation by the Legislature and approval by the board, the Administrative Services Division may expend funds from the Computer Aided Dispatch Restricted Account to cover the Administrative Services Division's administrative costs related to the Computer Aided Dispatch Restricted Account.     (4) On July 1, 2024, all funds in the Computer Aided Dispatch Restricted Account shall automatically transfer to the 911 account.    Amended by Chapter 368, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 63H-7a-401 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63H - Independent State Entities|Chapter 7a - Utah Communications Authority Act|Part 4 - Radio Network Division|Section 401 - Radio Network Division.

 Effective 7/1/2015  63H-7a-401. Radio Network Division.    (1) This part is known as the "Radio Network Division."     (2) There is created within the authority the Radio Network Division.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 411, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 63H-7a-404 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63H - Independent State Entities|Chapter 7a - Utah Communications Authority Act|Part 4 - Radio Network Division|Section 404 - Radio Network Division responsibility to administer public safety communications network.

 Effective 5/12/2020  63H-7a-404. Radio Network Division responsibility to administer public safety communications network.    (1) The Radio Network Division shall administer the development, installation, implementation, and maintenance of the public safety communications network for the authority, for the benefit of state government entities and political subdivisions of the state that use the public safety communications network.     (2) In developing and maintaining the public safety communications network as described in Subsection (1), the Radio Network Division shall:   (a) maintain and upgrade existing VHF and 800 MHz radio networks;     (b) coordinate with state government entities, political subdivisions of the state, and public and private providers; and     (c) contract for facilities, equipment, and services for the public safety communications network in a manner that:   (i) complies with Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code;     (ii) promotes high-quality, cost-effective services for public safety communications network users;     (iii) evaluates the costs and benefits of using existing public or private facilities, equipment, or services or developing or establishing new facilities, equipment, or services; and     (iv) where economically beneficial without compromising quality or reliability of service, avoids duplicating existing private or public facilities, equipment, or services.         (3)   (a) The authority may not charge a state government entity or political subdivision of the state a radio user fee.     (b) Subsection (3)(a) may not be construed to prevent the authority from charging a state government entity or political subdivision of the state for other services associated with the public safety communications network.     (c) The authority may charge a person other than a PSAP a fee for connecting a radio console to the public safety communications network.      Amended by Chapter 368, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 63H-7a-501 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63H - Independent State Entities|Chapter 7a - Utah Communications Authority Act|Part 5 - Interoperability Division|Section 501 - Interoperability Division.

 Effective 7/1/2015  63H-7a-501. Interoperability Division.    (1) This part is known as the "Interoperability Division."     (2) There is created within the authority the Interoperability Division, which shall be responsible for the duties of the authority as specified in this chapter.     (3) The executive director shall appoint a statewide interoperability coordinator with the approval of the board. The statewide interoperability coordinator shall be funded by the Department of Public Safety within appropriations to the Department of Public Safety for this purpose.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 411, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 63H-7a-502 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63H - Independent State Entities|Chapter 7a - Utah Communications Authority Act|Part 5 - Interoperability Division|Section 502 - Interoperability Division duties.

 Effective 5/12/2020  63H-7a-502. Interoperability Division duties.    (1) The Interoperability Division shall:   (a) review and make recommendations to the executive director, for approval by the board, regarding:   (i) statewide interoperability coordination and FirstNet standards;     (ii) technical, administrative, fiscal, technological, network, and operational issues for the implementation of statewide interoperability, coordination, and FirstNet;     (iii) assisting public agencies with the implementation and coordination of the Interoperability Division responsibilities; and     (iv) training for the public safety communications network and unified statewide 911 emergency services;       (b) review information and records regarding:   (i) aggregate information of the number of service subscribers by service type in a political subdivision;     (ii) matters related to statewide interoperability coordination;     (iii) matters related to FirstNet including advising the governor regarding FirstNet; and     (iv) training needs;       (c) prepare and submit to the executive director for approval by the board:   (i) an annual plan for the Interoperability Division; and     (ii) information required by the director to contribute to the comprehensive strategic plan described in Section 63H-7a-206;       (d) prepare and conduct annual training exercises:   (i) for public safety agencies; and     (ii) designed to enhance interoperability and the effectiveness and efficiency of public safety agencies; and       (e) fulfill all other duties imposed on the Interoperability Division by this chapter.       (2) The Interoperability Division may:   (a) recommend to the executive director to own, operate, or enter into contracts related to statewide interoperability, FirstNet, and training;     (b) request information needed under Subsection (1)(b)(i) from:   (i) the State Tax Commission; and     (ii) public safety agencies; and       (c) employ an outside consultant to study and advise the Interoperability Division on:   (i) issues of statewide interoperability;     (ii) FirstNet; and     (iii) training.         (3) The information requested by and provided to the Interoperability Division under Subsection (1)(b)(i) is a protected record in accordance with Section 63G-2-305.     (4) This section does not expand the authority of the State Tax Commission to request additional information from a telecommunication service provider.    Amended by Chapter 368, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 63H-7a-503 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63H - Independent State Entities|Chapter 7a - Utah Communications Authority Act|Part 5 - Interoperability Division|Section 503 - Statewide interoperability coordinator.

 Effective 7/1/2015  63H-7a-503. Statewide interoperability coordinator.  The statewide interoperability coordinator shall:  (1) promote wireless technology information and interoperability among local, state, federal, and other agencies;     (2) provide a mechanism for coordinating and resolving wireless communication issues among local, state, federal, and other agencies;     (3) improve data and information sharing and coordination of multijurisdictional responses;     (4) consider opportunities to consolidate or improve interoperability of infrastructures and technologies;     (5) evaluate current technologies and determine if they are meeting the needs of agency personnel in respective service areas;     (6) create and maintain procedures for requesting interoperability channels; and     (7) act as the FirstNet single point of contact for the authority.    Enacted by Chapter 411, 2015 General Session