The Legal program performs all legal functions for the agency: drafts and reviews leases, sales contract, joint ventures and other documents, as well as representing the agency in lawsuits and administrative adjudications involving the agency; supports the agency on public land policy and regulatory issues, and provides general legal advice to the agency. Although statute requires most agencies to use attorneys from the Attorney General's office, the Legislature has allowed SITLA to keep a separate legal staff.
The following appropriation adjustments were made during the 2015 General Session:
COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.