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UT Code § 63A-15-406 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 15 - Political Subdivisions Ethics Review Commission|Part 4 - Hearing on Ethics Complaint|Section 406 - Testimony and examination of witnesses -- Oath -- Procedure -- Contempt.

 Effective 5/8/2018  63A-15-406. Testimony and examination of witnesses -- Oath -- Procedure -- Contempt.    (1)   (a) The chair shall ensure that each witness listed in the complaint and response is subpoenaed for appearance at the hearing unless:   (i) the witness is unable to be properly identified or located; or     (ii) service is otherwise determined to be impracticable.       (b) The chair shall determine the scheduling and order of witnesses and presentation of evidence.     (c) The commission may, by majority vote:   (i) overrule the chair's decision not to subpoena a witness under Subsection (1)(a);     (ii) modify the chair's determination on the scheduling and order of witnesses under Subsection (1)(b);     (iii) decline to hear or call a witness that has been requested by the complainant or respondent;     (iv) decline to review or consider evidence submitted in relation to an ethics complaint; or     (v) request and subpoena witnesses or evidence according to the procedures of Section 63A-15-403.         (2)   (a) Each witness shall testify under oath.     (b) The chair or the chair's designee shall administer the oath to each witness.       (3) After the oath has been administered to the witness, the chair shall direct testimony as follows:   (a) allow the party that has called the witness, or that party's counsel, to question the witness;     (b) allow the opposing party, or that party's counsel, to cross-examine the witness;     (c) allow additional questioning by a party or a party's counsel as appropriate;     (d) give commission members the opportunity to question the witness; and     (e) as appropriate, allow further examination of the witness by the commission, or the parties or their counsel.       (4)   (a) If the witness, a party, or a party's counsel objects to a question, the chair shall:   (i) direct the witness to answer; or     (ii) rule that the witness is not required to answer the question.       (b) If the witness declines to answer a question after the chair or a majority of the commission determines that the witness is required to answer the question, the witness may be held in contempt as provided in Section 63A-15-404.       (5)   (a) The chair or a majority of the members of the commission may direct a witness to furnish any relevant evidence for consideration if the witness has brought the material voluntarily or has been required to bring it by subpoena.     (b) If the witness declines to provide evidence in response to a subpoena, the witness may be held in contempt as provided in Section 63A-15-404.      Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 461, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 63A-15-407 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 15 - Political Subdivisions Ethics Review Commission|Part 4 - Hearing on Ethics Complaint|Section 407 - Communications of commission members.

 Effective 5/8/2018  63A-15-407. Communications of commission members.    (1) As used in this section, "third party" means a person who is not a member of the commission or staff to the commission.     (2) While a complaint is under review by the commission, a member of the commission may not initiate or consider any communications concerning the complaint with a third party unless:   (a) the communication is expressly permitted under the procedures established by this chapter; or     (b) the communication is made by the third party, in writing, simultaneously to:   (i) all members of the commission; and     (ii) a staff member of the commission.         (3) While the commission is reviewing a complaint under this chapter, a commission member may communicate outside of a meeting, hearing, or deliberation with another member of, or staff to, the commission, only if the member's communication does not materially compromise the member's responsibility to independently review and make decisions in relation to the complaint.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 461, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 63A-15-408 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 15 - Political Subdivisions Ethics Review Commission|Part 4 - Hearing on Ethics Complaint|Section 408 - Attorney fees and costs.

 Effective 5/8/2018  63A-15-408. Attorney fees and costs.    (1) A person filing a complaint under this chapter:   (a) may, but is not required to, retain legal representation during the complaint review process; and     (b) is responsible for payment of complainant's attorney fees and costs incurred.       (2)   (a) A respondent against whom a complaint is filed under this chapter:   (i) may, but is not required to, retain legal representation during the complaint review process;     (ii) except as provided in Subsection (2)(a)(iii), is responsible for payment of the respondent's attorney fees and costs incurred; and     (iii) may be entitled to the provision of legal defense by the political subdivision in accordance with Section 63G-7-902.       (b) For purposes of Subsection (2)(a)(iii), a complaint filed against a respondent in accordance with this chapter shall constitute an action against a governmental employee in accordance with Section 63G-7-902.       (3)   (a) An attorney participating in a hearing before the commission shall comply with:   (i) the Rules of Professional Conduct established by the Utah Supreme Court;     (ii) the procedures and requirements of this chapter; and     (iii) the directions of the chair and commission.       (b) A violation of Subsection (3)(a) may constitute:   (i) contempt of the commission under Section 63A-15-404; or     (ii) a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct subject to enforcement by the Utah State Bar.        Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 461, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 63A-15-502 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 15 - Political Subdivisions Ethics Review Commission|Part 5 - Complaint of Ethics Violation|Section 502 - Privacy of ethics complaint -- Contempt -- Enforcement of finding of contempt -- Dismissal.

 Effective 5/8/2018  63A-15-502. Privacy of ethics complaint -- Contempt -- Enforcement of finding of contempt -- Dismissal.    (1)   (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person, including a complainant, the respondent, a commission member, or staff to the commission, may not disclose the existence of a complaint, a response, nor any information concerning any alleged ethics violation that is the subject of a complaint.     (b) The restrictions in Subsection (1)(a) do not apply to:   (i) the respondent's voluntary disclosure of a finding by the commission that no allegations in a complaint were proved after that finding is issued by the commission under the procedures and requirements of Section 63A-15-602;     (ii) this disclosure of facts or allegations about potential criminal violations to a law enforcement authority;     (iii) a disclosure by a respondent that is made solely for the purpose of, and only to the extent necessary for, retaining counsel, conducting an interview, seeking evidence, or taking other action to prepare to defend against a complaint;     (iv) a communication between a commission member and the commission's attorney or a member of the commission's staff; or     (v) a disclosure to a person that is determined necessary, by a majority vote of the commission, to conduct the duties of the commission.         (2) When a person makes a disclosure under Subsection (1)(b)(iii) or (v), the person making the disclosure shall inform the person to whom the disclosure is made of the nondisclosure requirements described in this section.     (3) After the commission issues an order under Subsection 63A-15-704(2), the commission may disclose the portion of the complaint, a response, and other information relating to an alleged ethics violation that the commission determines is proved.     (4) A person who violates the provisions of Subsection (1)(a) is in contempt of the commission and proceedings may be initiated to enforce the finding of contempt using the procedures provided in Sections 63A-15-404 and 63A-15-405.     (5) If, before the commission issues an order in relation to an ethics complaint under Section 63A-15-704, the existence of the ethics complaint is publicly disclosed by a person other than the respondent, an agent of the respondent, or a person who learns of the complaint under Subsection (1)(b)(iii) or (v), the commission shall summarily dismiss the complaint without prejudice.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 461, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 63A-15-601 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 15 - Political Subdivisions Ethics Review Commission|Part 6 - Review of Complaint|Section 601 - Review of ethics complaint for compliance with form requirements -- Independent requirements for complaint -- Notice.

 Effective 5/8/2018  63A-15-601. Review of ethics complaint for compliance with form requirements -- Independent requirements for complaint -- Notice.    (1) Within 10 business days after receipt of a complaint, the staff of the commission, in consultation with the chair of the commission, shall examine the complaint to determine if it is in compliance with Sections 63A-15-301 and 63A-15-501.     (2)   (a) If the chair determines that the complaint does not comply with Sections 63A-15-301 and 63A-15-501, the chair shall:   (i) return the complaint to the first complainant named on the complaint with:   (A) a statement detailing the reason for the non-compliance; and     (B) a copy of the applicable provisions in this chapter; and       (ii) notify the applicable political subdivision governing body that:   (A) a complaint was filed against an unidentified political subdivision officer or employee but was returned for non-compliance with this chapter; and     (B) the fact that a complaint was filed and returned shall be kept confidential until the commission submits its annual summary data report as required by Section 63A-15-202.         (b) If a complaint is returned for non-compliance with the requirements of this chapter, a complainant may file another complaint if the new complaint independently meets the requirements of Sections 63A-15-301 and 63A-15-501, including any requirements for timely filing.       (3) If the chair determines that the complaint complies with the requirements of this section, the chair shall:   (a) accept the complaint;     (b) notify each member of the commission that the complaint has been filed and accepted;     (c) notify the applicable political subdivision that:   (i) a complaint has been filed against an unidentified political subdivision officer or employee;     (ii) the identity of the political subdivision officer or employee and the allegations raised in the complaint are confidential pending the commission's preliminary review of the complaint; and     (iii) the fact that a complaint was filed shall be kept confidential until the commission publicly discloses the existence of the complaint via:   (A) notice of the commission's review of a complaint in accordance with Section 63A-15-701; or     (B) submission of the commission's annual summary data report as required in Section 63A-15-202; and         (d) promptly forward the complaint to the political subdivision officer or employee who is the subject of the ethics complaint via personal delivery or a delivery method that provides verification of receipt, together with a copy of this chapter and notice of the officer's or employee's deadline for filing a response to the complaint if the complaint is not dismissed under Section 63A-15-602.      Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 461, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 63A-15-603 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 15 - Political Subdivisions Ethics Review Commission|Part 6 - Review of Complaint|Section 603 - Meeting of the commission to review a complaint -- Procedures.

 Effective 5/8/2018  63A-15-603. Meeting of the commission to review a complaint -- Procedures.  By no later than 10 calendar days after the day on which a complaint is accepted under Section 63A-15-602 for further review, the commission chair shall:  (1) schedule a commission meeting on a date no later than 60 calendar days after the date on which the commission votes to forward a complaint for final determination in accordance with Section 63A-15-602;     (2) place the complaint on the agenda for consideration at the meeting described in Subsection (1);     (3) provide notice of the date, time, and location of the meeting:   (a) to:   (i) the members of the commission;     (ii) the first complainant named in the complaint; and     (iii) the respondent; and       (b) in accordance with Section 52-4-202; and       (4) provide a copy of the complaint or redacted complaint, as required in Section 63A-15-602, to each member of the commission.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 461, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 63A-15-604 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 15 - Political Subdivisions Ethics Review Commission|Part 6 - Review of Complaint|Section 604 - Response to ethics complaint -- Filing -- Form.

 Effective 5/8/2018  63A-15-604. Response to ethics complaint -- Filing -- Form.    (1) The political subdivision officer or employee who is the subject of the complaint may file a response to the complaint no later than 30 days after the day on which the officer or employee receives delivery of an order issued by the commission under Subsection 63A-15-602(7).     (2) The respondent shall file the response with the commission and ensure that the response is in writing and contains the following information:   (a) the name, address, and telephone number of the respondent;     (b) for each alleged ethics violation in the complaint:   (i) each affirmative defense asserted in response to the allegation, including a general description of each affirmative defense and the facts and circumstances supporting the defense to be provided by one or more affidavits, each of which shall comply with Subsection (4);     (ii) the facts and circumstances refuting the allegation, which shall be provided by:   (A) copies of official records or documentary evidence; or     (B) one or more affidavits, each of which shall comply with Subsection (4);         (c) a list of the witnesses that the respondent wishes to have called, including for each witness:   (i) the name, address, and, if available, telephone number of the witness;     (ii) a brief summary of the testimony to be provided by the witness; and     (iii) a specific description of any documents or evidence the respondent desires the witness to produce;       (d) a statement that the respondent:   (i) has reviewed the allegations contained in the complaint and the sworn statements and documents attached to the response; and     (ii) believes the contents of the response to be true and accurate; and       (e) the signature of the respondent.       (3) Promptly after receiving the response, the commission shall provide copies of the response to:   (a) each member of the commission; and     (b) the first named complainant on the complaint.       (4) An affidavit described in Subsection (2)(b)(i) or (2)(b)(ii)(B) shall include the following information:   (a) the name, address, and telephone number of the signer;     (b) a statement that the signer has actual knowledge of the facts and circumstances alleged in the affidavit;     (c) the facts and circumstances testified to by the signer;     (d) a statement that the affidavit is believed to be true and correct and that false statements are subject to penalties of perjury; and     (e) the signature of the signer.      Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 461, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 63A-15-702 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 15 - Political Subdivisions Ethics Review Commission|Part 7 - Commission Review of Ethics Violation|Section 702 - Record -- Recording of meetings.

 Effective 5/8/2018  63A-15-702. Record -- Recording of meetings.    (1)   (a) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), an individual may not use a camera or other recording device in a meeting authorized by this part.     (b)   (i) The commission shall keep an audio or video recording of all portions of each meeting authorized by this part.     (ii) The commission may, by a majority vote of the commission, permit a camera or other recording device in the meeting in which the commission releases the commission's recommendation under this part.         (2) In addition to the recording required in Subsection (1), the chair shall ensure that a record of the meeting or hearing is made, which shall include:   (a) official minutes taken during the meeting or hearing, if any;     (b) copies of all documents or other items admitted into evidence by the commission;     (c) copies of a document or written order or ruling issued by the chair or the commission; and     (d) any other information that a majority of the commission or the chair directs.      Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 461, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 63A-15-705 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 15 - Political Subdivisions Ethics Review Commission|Part 7 - Commission Review of Ethics Violation|Section 705 - Criminal allegation -- Recommendation to county or district attorney or attorney general.

 Effective 5/8/2018  63A-15-705. Criminal allegation -- Recommendation to county or district attorney or attorney general.    (1) If the commission finds that a political subdivision officer or employee allegedly violated a criminal provision, the commission shall, in addition to sending a recommendation to a political subdivision governing body in accordance with Section 63A-15-704, send a written recommendation for further investigation to one or more of the following:   (a) the county or district attorney of the applicable jurisdiction; or     (b) the attorney general.       (2) The written recommendation described in Subsection (1) shall:   (a) list the name of each complainant;     (b) list the name of the respondent;     (c) state the date of the recommendation;     (d) for each allegation of a criminal violation, provide a reference to the criminal provision allegedly violated;     (e) include a general statement that is adopted by a majority of the members of the commission; and     (f) state the name of the political subdivision governing body that the commission sent a recommendation to in accordance with Section 63A-15-704.       (3) If the commission sends a recommendation in accordance with this section, the commission shall enter into the record:   (a) a copy of the recommendation; and     (b) the name of each person described in Subsection (1) to whom the commission sent the recommendation.       (4) A recommendation prepared and delivered in accordance with this section is a public record.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 461, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 63A-15-706 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 15 - Political Subdivisions Ethics Review Commission|Part 7 - Commission Review of Ethics Violation|Section 706 - Action by political subdivision governing body.

 Effective 5/8/2018  63A-15-706. Action by political subdivision governing body.  A political subdivision governing body that receives a recommendation in accordance with Section 63A-15-704 shall:  (1) review the recommendation; and     (2) take further action in accordance with a political subdivision's governing ordinance, bylaws, or other applicable governing rule.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 461, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 63A-16-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 16 - Utah Technology Governance Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 101 - Title.

 Effective 7/1/2021  63A-16-101. Title.  This chapter is known as the "Utah Technology Governance Act." Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 63A-16-102 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 16 - Utah Technology Governance Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 102 - Definitions.

 Effective 7/1/2021  63A-16-102. Definitions.  As used in this chapter:  (1) "Chief information officer" means the chief information officer appointed under Section 63A-16-201.     (2) "Data center" means a centralized repository for the storage, management, and dissemination of data.     (3) "Division" means the Division of Technology Services.     (4) "Enterprise architecture" means:   (a) information technology that can be applied across state government; and     (b) support for information technology that can be applied across state government, including:   (i) technical support;     (ii) master software licenses; and     (iii) hardware and software standards.         (5)   (a) "Executive branch agency" means an agency or administrative subunit of state government.     (b) "Executive branch agency" does not include:   (i) the legislative branch;     (ii) the judicial branch;     (iii) the State Board of Education;     (iv) the Utah Board of Higher Education;     (v) institutions of higher education;     (vi) independent entities as defined in Section 63E-1-102; or     (vii) the following elective constitutional offices of the executive department:   (A) the state auditor;     (B) the state treasurer; and     (C) the attorney general.           (6) "Executive branch strategic plan" means the executive branch strategic plan created under Section 63A-16-202.     (7) "Individual with a disability" means an individual with a condition that meets the definition of "disability" in 42 U.S.C. Sec. 12102.     (8) "Information technology" means all computerized and auxiliary automated information handling, including:   (a) systems design and analysis;     (b) acquisition, storage, and conversion of data;     (c) computer programming;     (d) information storage and retrieval;     (e) voice, video, and data communications;     (f) requisite systems controls;     (g) simulation; and     (h) all related interactions between people and machines.       (9) "State information architecture" means a logically consistent set of principles, policies, and standards that guide the engineering of state government's information technology and infrastructure in a way that ensures alignment with state government's business and service needs.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 63A-16-103 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 16 - Utah Technology Governance Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 103 - Division of Technology Services.

 Effective 7/1/2021  63A-16-103. Division of Technology Services.    (1) There is created within the department the Division of Technology Services.     (2) The division has authority to operate as an internal service fund agency as provided in Section 63J-1-410.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session