No. 40023 (New Rule): Rule R661-5. Utah Navajo Trust Fund Blue Mountain Dine' Community

(New Rule)

DAR File No.: 40023
Filed: 12/28/2015 02:50:53 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

This rule is required by Subsection 51-10-205(4)(a).

Summary of the rule or change:

This rule provides that the Blue Mountain Dine' Community is similarly situated to the other Navajo Nation Chapters located in Utah.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Subsection 51-20-205(4)(a)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

No anticipated cost or savings to state budget because this rule sets out the procedure for beneficiaries of the Utah Navajo Trust Fund, Navajos residing in San Juan County, to apply for funding from the trust fund.

local governments:

No anticipated cost or savings to local government because this rule sets out the procedure for beneficiaries of the Utah Navajo Trust Fund, Navajos residing in San Juan County, to apply for funding from the trust fund.

small businesses:

No anticipated cost or savings to small businesses because this rule sets out the procedure for beneficiaries of the Utah Navajo Trust Fund, Navajos residing in San Juan County, to apply for funding from the trust fund.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

No anticipated costs or savings to other individuals or entities because this rule sets out the procedure for beneficiaries of the Utah Navajo Trust Fund, Navajos residing in San Juan County, to apply for funding from the trust fund.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There are minimal compliance costs to prepare detailed projects proposals for Utah Navajo Trust Fund funding.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

San Juan County businesses may receive positive fiscal impacts from contracts entered into to provide services funded by Utah Navajo Trust Fund money.

David Damschen, State Treasurer

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Navajo Trust Fund
TrusteesRoom 180
350 N State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Katharine Kinsman at the above address, by phone at 801-366-0140, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

02/16/2016

This rule may become effective on:

02/23/2016

Authorized by:

David Damschen, State Treasurer

RULE TEXT

R661. Navajo Trust Fund, Trustees.

R661-5. Utah Navajo Trust Fund Blue Mountain Dine' Community.

R661-5-101. Project Funding Policy .

(1) The Blue Mountain Dine' Community ("BMDC") receives annual Chapter projects allocation from UNTF based on population data.

(a) BMDC is required to adopt an annual budget and submit it to UNTF for approval prior to obtaining UNTF funds. BMDC administrative expenses shall come from its annual Chapter projects allocation.

(b) For project specific budget allocations, a detailed project proposal must be submitted to UNTF describing how funds will be used.

 

R661-5-201. Funding Priorities

(1) BMDC adopts the priorities provided for in Rule R661-4. In addition to priorities provided for in Rule R661-4, the BMDC Board of Directors will recommend applicants in the greatest need for assistance and recommend funding amounts.

(2) The priority system provided for in Rule R661-4 may also be used in determining other needs like water hauling, firewood hauling, electric powerline projects, water/sewer line projects, and other community development projects.

 

KEY: Blue Mountain Dine', chapter, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: 2016

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

 

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