Utah Code 9-21-402. Human rights commission duties
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The human rights commission shall:
(1) promote Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by:
Terms Used In Utah Code 9-21-402
- Commission: means the Utah Multicultural Commission created in Section 9-21-301. See Utah Code 9-21-102
- Division: means the Division of Multicultural Affairs created in Section 9-21-201. See Utah Code 9-21-102
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(1)(a) encouraging appropriate ceremonies and activities commemorating the federal and state holiday, which occurs on the third Monday of January each year;
(1)(b) seeking to involve the public and private sectors in promoting diversity, equality, and human rights;
(1)(c) providing recommendations and assistance to government entities and private organizations regarding the observance of the holiday;
(1)(d) coordinating efforts with state residents of diverse backgrounds and with private organizations regarding the observance of the holiday; and
(1)(e) partnering with educational institutions to assist schools in promoting appropriate events to honor human rights and the holiday; and
(2) report annually to the division regarding the activities of the commission.