Welcome to the State Ethnic Advisory Councils link.

There are four State Ethnic Advisory Councils under the Office of Ethnic Affairs.
Each council consist of 11 to 15 members appointed by the Governor.

Asian Advisory Council
Black Advisory Council
Hispanic/Latino Advisory Council
Pacific Islander Advisory Council

The responsabilities of the Ethnic Advisory Councils are:

• Gather information about the needs of the ethnic constituents of Utah
  for which State government is responsible.


• Provide a forum for ethnic constituents to inform the Ethnic Advisory Councils
  about the State's response to issues.


• Develop recommendations as to how the State government can respond to issues
  impacting the ethnic constituents of Utah.


• Meet with the Governor as needed to inform him on the needs of their community,
  report on their accomplishments, and receive feedback from the Governor.
  

Please contact your council representative to communicate any issues or concerns that may impact the ethnic community of Utah.