1. (1) A PSAP may request that the number of Radio Consoles allocated to it be increased or decreased by submitting a written request to the Executive Director and providing a copy to the PSAP Advisory Committee, the Authority's 911 Division Director, and the Authority's Radio Division Director. The written request must include an explanation of the PSAP's reasons and justifications for the request.

   1. (a) After receiving a copy of the written request, the PSAP Advisory Committee, the Authority's 911 Division Director, and the Authority's Radio Division Director shall each issue a recommendation to the Executive Director analyzing the PSAP's request.
   2. (b) After receiving the recommendations from the PSAP Advisory Committee, the Authority's 911 Division Director, and the Authority's Radio Division Director, the Executive Director shall issue a recommendation to the Board setting forth the Executive Director's analysis of the PSAP's request. The Executive Director shall include with their recommendation a copy of the PSAP's request, the PSAP Advisory Committee's recommendation, the 911 Division Director's recommendation, and the Radio Division Director's recommendation.

   3. (c) After receiving the recommendation of the Executive Director, the Board shall make a determination as to whether the PSAP's allocation of Radio Consoles shall be increased or decreased and when any such increase or decrease should take effect. In making this determination, the Board may consider any relevant factors, including:

      1. (i) Growth;
      2. (ii) PSAP staffing;
      3. (iii) Financial or contract issues;
      4. (iv) Core capacity issues; and
      5. (v) The PSAP's compliance with minimum standards and best practices.

2. (2) The Authority may request that the number of Radio Consoles allocated to a PSAP be increased or decreased by submitting a written request to the PSAP Advisory Committee and the Board. The written request must include an explanation of the Authority's reasons and justifications for the request.

   1. (a) Within 30 days after receiving a copy of the written request from the Authority, the PSAP Advisory Committee shall issue a recommendation to the Board setting forth its analysis of the Authority's request.
   2. (b) After receiving the recommendation of the PSAP Advisory Committee, the Board shall make a determination as to whether the PSAP's allocation of Radio Consoles shall be increased or decreased and when any such increase or decrease should take effect. In making this determination, the Board may consider any relevant factors, including those set forth under Subsection (1)(c).
3. (3) Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, the Board retains the discretion to increase or decrease the number of Radio Consoles at any time upon a determination that such an adjustment is in the best interests of the Authority and the State.

KEY: Utah Communications Authority, Administration

Date of Last Change: December 8, 2022

Notice of Continuation: March 16, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63H-7a-303; 63H-7a-304; 63H-7a-304.5