Utah Code 63N-18-201. Creation of the Utah Center for Immigration and Integration — Responsibilities of the center
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(1) There is created within the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity the Utah Center for Immigration and Integration.
Terms Used In Utah Code 63N-18-201
- Center: means the Utah Center for Immigration and Integration created in Section 63N-18-201. See Utah Code 63N-18-102
- Foreign labor: means one or more individuals from a nation other than the United States who are eligible to participate in visa programs established by the federal government to work in the state. See Utah Code 63N-18-102
- Immigrant integration: means a dynamic two-way process in which immigrant communities and host communities work together to build a cohesive and vibrant society that has respect for unique cultural differences. See Utah Code 63N-18-102
- 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
(2) The center shall:
(2)(a) assist individuals and businesses in the state with identifying pathways for recruiting and retaining foreign labor;
(2)(b) coordinate with state agencies in developing and administering policies and programs related to immigrant integration;
(2)(c) develop and implement a statewide strategy for immigrant integration that promotes economic opportunities for immigrant communities in the state;
(2)(d) create and convene a task force to review and make recommendations regarding the state’s policies on immigrant integration;
(2)(e) develop sustainable partnerships with local officials, the business sector, and community organizations serving immigrant communities in the state; and
(2)(f) advise and make recommendations to the governor, state agencies, and the Legislature regarding immigrant integration and foreign labor issues.
(3) The center may not encourage a business to bypass state residents for the business’s workforce needs.
(4) The center may, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make rules to carry out the center’s responsibilities under this chapter.