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UT Code § 63A-17-705 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 17 - Utah State Personnel Management Act|Part 7 - Administrative Law Judges|Section 705 - Performance evaluation of administrative law judges.

 Effective 7/1/2021  63A-17-705. Performance evaluation of administrative law judges.    (1) The division shall prepare a performance evaluation for each administrative law judge contracted or employed by a state agency.     (2) The performance evaluation for an administrative law judge shall include:   (a) the results of the administrative law judge's performance evaluations conducted by the employing agency since the administrative law judge's last performance evaluation conducted by the division in accordance with the performance evaluation procedure for the agency;     (b) information from the employing agency concerning the administrative law judge's compliance with minimum performance standards;     (c) the administrative law judge's disciplinary record, if any;     (d) the results of any performance surveys conducted since the administrative law judge's last performance review conducted by the division; and     (e) any other factor that the division considers relevant to evaluating the administrative law judge's performance.       (3) If an administrative law judge fails to meet the minimum performance standards the division shall provide a copy of the performance evaluation and survey to the employing agency.     (4) The division shall conduct performance reviews every four years for administrative law judges contracted or employed by an agency.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 63A-17-707 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 17 - Utah State Personnel Management Act|Part 7 - Administrative Law Judges|Section 707 - Complaints.

 Effective 7/1/2021  63A-17-707. Complaints.    (1) A complaint against an administrative law judge shall be filed with the division.     (2) Upon receipt of a complaint, the division shall conduct an investigation.     (3) If the division's investigation determines that the complaint is frivolous or without merit, it may dismiss it without further action. A complaint that merely indicates disagreement, without further misconduct, with the administrative law judge's decision shall be treated as without merit.     (4) The contents of all complaints and subsequent investigations are classified as protected under Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 63A-17-708 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 17 - Utah State Personnel Management Act|Part 7 - Administrative Law Judges|Section 708 - Administrative Law Judge Conduct Committee.

 Effective 7/1/2021  63A-17-708. Administrative Law Judge Conduct Committee.    (1) There is created the Administrative Law Judge Conduct Committee to investigate, review, and hear complaints filed against administrative law judges.     (2) The committee shall be composed of:   (a) the director, or the director's designee, as chair; and     (b) four executive directors, or their designees, of agencies that employ or contract with administrative law judges, to be selected by the director as needed.       (3) The division shall provide staff for the committee as needed.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 63A-17-709 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 17 - Utah State Personnel Management Act|Part 7 - Administrative Law Judges|Section 709 - Procedure for review of complaint by conduct committee.

 Effective 7/1/2021  63A-17-709. Procedure for review of complaint by conduct committee.    (1) Upon a determination that a complaint requires further action, the director shall select four executive directors or their designees and convene the committee. The executive director of the agency that employs or contracts with the administrative law judge who is the subject of the complaint may not be a member of the committee.     (2) The division shall provide a copy of the complaint, along with the results of the division's investigation, to the committee and the administrative law judge who is the subject of the complaint. If the committee directs, a copy of the complaint and investigation may also be provided to the attorney general.     (3) The committee shall allow an administrative law judge who is the subject of a complaint to appear and speak at any committee meeting, except a closed meeting, during which the committee is deliberating the complaint.     (4) The committee may meet in a closed meeting to discuss a complaint against an administrative law judge by complying with Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act.     (5) After deliberation and discussion of the complaint and all information provided, the committee shall provide a report, with a recommendation, to the agency. The recommendation shall include:   (a) a brief description of the complaint and results of the division's investigation;     (b) the committee's findings; and     (c) a recommendation from the committee whether action should be taken against the administrative law judge.       (6) Actions recommended by the committee may include no action, disciplinary action, termination, or any other action an employer may take against an employee.     (7) The record of an individual committee member's vote on recommended actions against an administrative law judge is a protected record under Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 63A-17-710 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 17 - Utah State Personnel Management Act|Part 7 - Administrative Law Judges|Section 710 - Required training.

 Effective 7/1/2021  63A-17-710. Required training.    (1) Each year that an administrative law judge receives a performance evaluation conducted by the division under this chapter, the administrative law judge shall complete the procedural fairness training program described in this section.     (2) The division shall establish a procedural fairness training program that includes training on how an administrative law judge's actions and behavior influence others' perceptions of the fairness of the adjudicative process.     (3) The procedural fairness training program shall include discussion of the following elements of procedural fairness:   (a) neutrality, including:   (i) consistent and equal treatment of the individuals who appear before the administrative law judge;     (ii) concern for the individual needs of the individuals who appear before the administrative law judge; and     (iii) unhurried and careful deliberation;       (b) respectful treatment of others; and     (c) providing individuals a voice and opportunity to be heard.       (4) The division may contract with a public or private person to develop or provide the procedural fairness training program.     (5) The division shall ensure that the procedural fairness training program complies with Title 63G, Chapter 22, State Training and Certification Requirements.     Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 63A-17-801 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 17 - Utah State Personnel Management Act|Part 8 - Plans and Programs|Section 801 - Equal employment opportunity plan.

 Effective 7/1/2021  63A-17-801. Equal employment opportunity plan.    (1) In conjunction with the director's duties under Section 63A-17-106, and notwithstanding the general prohibition in Subsection 34A-5-106(3)(c), the director shall prepare an equal employment opportunity plan for state employment consistent with the guidelines provided in federal equal employment opportunity laws and in related federal regulations.     (2) The equal employment opportunity plan required by this section applies only to state career service employees described in Section 63A-17-301.     (3) The Legislature shall review the equal employment opportunity plan required by this section before it may be implemented.     (4) Nothing in this section requires the establishment of hiring quotas or preferential treatment of any identifiable group.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 63A-17-802 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 17 - Utah State Personnel Management Act|Part 8 - Plans and Programs|Section 802 - Education benefit plan for law enforcement and correctional officers.

 Effective 7/1/2021  63A-17-802. Education benefit plan for law enforcement and correctional officers.    (1) As used in this section:   (a) "Law enforcement officer" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-13-103.     (b) "Correctional officer" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-13-104.       (2) The director shall establish a plan authorizing any agency to implement an educational compensation program for law enforcement officers and correctional officers employed by that agency.     (3) The program shall provide that in order for a law enforcement officer or correctional officer to qualify for education benefits for college or university education, the law enforcement officer or correctional officer shall:   (a) provide a certified transcript of grades, demonstrating a grade point average of 3.0 or greater, from an accredited college or university; and     (b) have successfully completed the probationary employment period with the employing agency.       (4) The program shall also provide that the agency may consider a law enforcement officer or correctional officer to receive additional compensation as follows for higher education degrees earned on or after April 30, 2001, in a subject area directly related to the law enforcement officer's or correctional officer's employment with the agency:   (a) 5.5% for an associate's degree;     (b) 5.5% for a bachelor's degree; and     (c) 5.5% for a master's degree.       (5) Expenses incurred by an agency to provide additional compensation under this section may be only from the agency's existing budget.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 63A-17-803 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 17 - Utah State Personnel Management Act|Part 8 - Plans and Programs|Section 803 - Creation of Flexible Benefit Program -- Rulemaking power granted to establish program.

 Effective 7/1/2021  63A-17-803. Creation of Flexible Benefit Program -- Rulemaking power granted to establish program.    (1) The division shall establish for calendar year 1990 and thereafter a Flexible Benefit Program under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.     (2) The division shall establish accounts for all employees eligible for benefits which meet the nondiscrimination requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.     (3)   (a) Each account established under this section shall include employee paid premiums for health and dental services.     (b) The account may also include, at the option of the employee, out-of-pocket employee medical and dependent care expenses.     (c) Accounts may also include other expenses allowed under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.       (4) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division may make rules to implement the program established under this section.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 63A-17-804 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 17 - Utah State Personnel Management Act|Part 8 - Plans and Programs|Section 804 - Continuation of Insurance Benefits Program -- Creation -- Coverage following death in the line of duty.

 Effective 7/1/2021  63A-17-804. Continuation of Insurance Benefits Program -- Creation -- Coverage following death in the line of duty.    (1) There is created the "Continuation of Insurance Benefits Program" to provide a continuation of insurance to the surviving spouse and family of any state employee whose death occurs in the line of duty.     (2) The insurance coverage shall be the same coverage as provided under Section 49-20-406.     (3) The program provides that unused accumulated sick leave of a deceased employee may be used for additional medical coverage in the same manner as provided under Section 63A-17-507 or 63A-17-508 as applicable.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 63A-17-806 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 17 - Utah State Personnel Management Act|Part 8 - Plans and Programs|Section 806 - Definitions -- Infant at Work Pilot Program -- Administration -- Report.

 Affected by 63I-2-267 on 6/30/2023  Effective 7/1/2021  63A-17-806. Definitions -- Infant at Work Pilot Program -- Administration -- Report.    (1) As used in this section:   (a) "Eligible employee" means an employee who has been employed by the Department of Health for a minimum of:   (i) 12 consecutive months; and     (ii) 1,250 hours, excluding paid time off during the 12-month period immediately preceding the day on which the employee applies for participation in the program.       (b) "Infant" means a baby that is at least six weeks of age and no more than six months of age.     (c) "Parent" means:   (i) a biological or adoptive parent of an infant; or     (ii) an individual who has an infant placed in the individual's foster care by the Division of Child and Family Services.       (d) "Program" means the Infant at Work Pilot Program established in this section.       (2) There is created the Infant at Work Pilot Program for eligible employees.     (3) The program shall:   (a) allow an eligible employee to bring the eligible employee's infant to work subject to the provisions of this section;     (b) be administered by the division; and     (c) be implemented for a minimum of one year.       (4) The division shall establish an application process for eligible employees of the Department of Health to apply to the program that includes:   (a) a process for evaluating whether an eligible employee's work environment is appropriate for an infant;     (b) guidelines for infant health and safety; and     (c) guidelines regarding an eligible employee's initial and ongoing participation in the program.       (5) If the division approves the eligible employee for participation in the program, the eligible employee shall have the sole responsibility for the care and safety of the infant at the workplace.     (6) The division may not require the Department of Health to designate or set aside space for an eligible employee's infant other than the eligible employee's existing work space.     (7) The division, in consultation with the Department of Health, shall adopt rules that the department determines necessary to establish the program in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.     (8) On or before June 30, 2022, the division, in consultation with the Department of Health, shall submit a written report to the Business and Labor Interim Committee that describes the efficacy of the program, including any recommendations for additional legislative action.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 63A-17-807 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 17 - Utah State Personnel Management Act|Part 8 - Plans and Programs|Section 807 - Department award program.

 Effective 7/1/2021  63A-17-807. Department award program.    (1) As used in this section:   (a) "Department" means the Department of Government Operations, the Department of Agriculture and Food, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Workforce Services, the Department of Environmental Quality, the Department of Financial Institutions, the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, the Insurance Department, the National Guard, the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Public Safety, the Public Service Commission, the Labor Commission, the State Board of Education, the Utah Board of Higher Education, the State Tax Commission, and the Department of Transportation.     (b) "Department head" means the individual or body of individuals in whom the ultimate legal authority of the department is vested by law.       (2) There is created a department awards program to award an outstanding employee in each department of state government.     (3)   (a) On or before April 1 of each year, each department head shall solicit nominations for outstanding employee of the year for that department from the employees in that department.     (b) On or before July 1 of each year, the department head shall:   (i) select a person from the department to receive the outstanding employee of the year award using the criteria established in Subsection (3)(c); and     (ii) announce the recipient of the award to the employees of the department.       (c) Department heads shall make the award to an employee who demonstrates:   (i) extraordinary competence in performing the employee's function;     (ii) creativity in identifying problems and devising workable, cost-effective solutions;     (iii) excellent relationships with the public and other employees;     (iv) a commitment to serving the public as the client; and     (v) a commitment to economy and efficiency in government.         (4)   (a) The division shall divide any appropriation for outstanding department employee awards that the division receives from the Legislature equally among the departments.     (b) If a department receives money from the division or if a department budget allows, that department head shall provide the employee with a bonus, a plaque, or some other suitable acknowledgement of the award.       (5)   (a) A department head may name the award after an exemplary present or former employee of the department.     (b) A department head may not name the award for oneself or for any relative as defined in Section 52-3-1.      Amended by Chapter 184, 2021 General SessionRenumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 63A-17-901 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 17 - Utah State Personnel Management Act|Part 9 - General Requirements for State Officers and Employees|Section 901 - Definitions.

 Effective 7/1/2021  63A-17-901. Definitions.  As used in this part:  (1) "Career service employee" means the same as that term is defined in Section 63A-17-102.     (2) "Executive branch elected official" means:   (a) the governor;     (b) the lieutenant governor;     (c) the attorney general;     (d) the state treasurer; or     (e) the state auditor.       (3) "Executive branch official" means an individual who:   (a) is a management level employee of an executive branch elected official; and     (b) is not a career service employee.       (4) "State agency" means a department, division, board, council, committee, institution, office, bureau, or other similar administrative unit of the executive branch of state government.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 63A-17-903 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 17 - Utah State Personnel Management Act|Part 9 - General Requirements for State Officers and Employees|Section 903 - Restrictions on outside employment by executive branch employees.

 Effective 7/1/2021  63A-17-903. Restrictions on outside employment by executive branch employees.    (1) An employee who is under the direction or control of an executive branch elected official may not engage in outside employment that:   (a) constitutes a conflict of interest;     (b) interferes with the ability of the employee to fulfill the employee's job responsibilities;     (c) constitutes the provision of political services, political consultation, or lobbying;     (d) involves the provision of consulting services, legal services, or other services to a person that the employee could, within the course and scope of the employee's primary employment, provide to the person; or     (e) interferes with the hours that the employee is expected to perform work under the direction or control of an executive branch elected official, unless the employee takes authorized personal leave during the time that the person engages in the outside employment.       (2) An executive branch official shall be subject to the same restrictions on outside employment as a career service employee.     (3) This section does not prohibit an employee from advocating the position of the state office that employs the employee regarding legislative action or other government action.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 63A-17-904 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 17 - Utah State Personnel Management Act|Part 9 - General Requirements for State Officers and Employees|Section 904 - Political activity of employees -- Rules and regulations -- Highway patrol -- Hatch Act.

 Effective 7/1/2021  63A-17-904. Political activity of employees -- Rules and regulations -- Highway patrol -- Hatch Act.    (1) Except as otherwise provided by law or by rules made under this section for federally aided programs, the provisions of this section apply with regard to political activity of career service employees in all grades and positions.     (2) Career service employees may voluntarily participate in political activity subject to the following provisions:   (a) if any career service employee is elected to any partisan or full-time nonpartisan political office, that employee shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for times when monetary compensation is received for service in political office;     (b) no officer or employee in career service may engage in any political activity during the hours of employment, nor may any person solicit political contributions from employees of the executive branch during hours of employment for political purposes; and     (c) partisan political activity may not be a basis for employment, promotion, demotion, or dismissal, except that the director shall adopt rules providing for the discipline or punishment of a state officer or employee who violates any provision of this section.       (3)   (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no member of the Utah Highway Patrol may use the member's official authority or influence for the purpose of interfering with an election or affecting the results of an election.     (b) No person may induce or attempt to induce any member of the Utah Highway Patrol to participate in any activity prohibited by this Subsection (3).       (4) Nothing contained in this section may be construed to:   (a) preclude voluntary contributions by an employee to the party or candidate of the officer's or employee's choice; or     (b) permit partisan political activity by any employee who is prevented or restricted from engaging in the political activity by the provisions of the federal Hatch Act.      Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session