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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The state council shall:
(a) serve as a forum to encourage and facilitate discussion and collaboration by and among the stakeholders relative to the water-related interests of the state and the state's people and institutions;
(b) facilitate communication and coordination between the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Agriculture and Food, the Department of Environmental Quality, and other state and federal agencies in the administration and implementation of water-related activities;
(c) facilitate the establishment of local councils by certifying a local council:
(i) for the watersheds defined in Section 73-10g-303; and
(ii) after reviewing the proceedings and documents submitted by proposed local councils, to ensure that the local council meets the certification requirements in Section 73-10g-306;
(d) provide resources and support for the administration of local councils;
(e) consult and seek guidance from local councils;
(f) advise the Water Development Coordinating Council regarding a unified water infrastructure plan in accordance with Section 73-10g-602; and
(g) provide advice to the governor and Legislature on water issues.
(2) The state council shall provide updates on the state council's activities annually, or as invited, to:
(a) the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee;
(b) the Legislative Water Development Commission; and
(c) the Utah Water Task Force.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 73. Water and Irrigation § 73-10g-305. Role of the state council--Reporting - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-73-water-and-irrigation/ut-code-sect-73-10g-305/
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