Effective 5/4/2022
39A-1-201. Adjutant general — Appointment — Term — Qualifications.
39A-1-201. Adjutant general — Appointment — Term — Qualifications.
- (1) There shall be one adjutant general of the National Guard appointed by the governor.
- (2) The adjutant general is the commanding general of the Utah National Guard and the Utah State Defense Force and holds office for a term of six years, unless terminated by resignation, disability, age, in accordance with Subsection (6), or for cause.
- (3) The individual appointed to the office shall:
- (a) be a citizen of Utah and meet the requirements provided in Title 32, United States Code;
- (b) be a federally recognized commissioned officer, with the rank of colonel or higher, of the National Guard of the United States with no fewer than five years commissioned service in the Utah National Guard; and
- (c) as determined by the governor, have sufficient knowledge and experience to command the Utah National Guard.
- (4) Active service in the armed forces of the United States may be included in the requirement in Subsection (3)(b), if the officer was a member of the Utah National Guard when the officer entered that service.
- (5) The adjutant general shall establish a succession plan consistent with Section 53-2a-804 to ensure the continuity of command.
- (6) An officer is no longer eligible to hold the office of adjutant general after attaining the age of 64 years.
- (7) The adjutant general shall ensure the readiness, training, discipline, and operations of the National Guard.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 373, 2022 General Session