41-19-1. Powers and duties of governor.
The governor, in addition to other duties and responsibilities conferred upon him by the
Constitution and laws of the state of Utah is hereby empowered to contract and to do all other
things necessary in behalf of the state to secure the full benefits available to this state under the
federal Highway Safety Act of 1966, and any amendments thereto, and in so doing, to cooperate
with the federal and state agencies, agencies private and public, interested organizations, and with
individuals, to effectuate the purposes of that enactment, and any and all subsequent amendments
thereto. The governor shall be the official having the ultimate responsibility for dealing with the
United States Government with respect to programs and activities pursuant to the federal
Highway Safety Act of 1966, and any amendments thereto. To that end he shall be responsible
for activities of any and all departments and agencies of this state and its subdivisions, relating
thereto. He may designate an appropriate person, commission or board to assist him in
coordinating the activities and programs contemplated under this section.
Enacted by Chapter 53, 1967 General Session
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