Department of Community and Culture. Office of Ethnic Affairs. Black Affairs

Purpose: "Advise the governor on issues of concern to the Black Community and provide opportunities for information exchange. Develop a linkage with the African-American community, state and local governments, and the private sector to identify and provide technical assistance, resource development, and information dissemination." (From "Capitol Connections" newsletter, volume 1, issue 5, September 1993, page 4.) "The Office of Black Affairs acts as a liaison between state government and Utah's Black community and helps resolve civil rights disputes involving ethnic minorities." (From "State and Local Government in Utah," 1992 ed., page 191.)

The office is headed by a director appointed by the governor. The Black Advisory Council acts in an advisory capacity.