10-3-916. Appointment of recorder and treasurer in a city of third, fourth, or fifth class or a town — Vacancies in office.
| (1) |
Terms Used In Utah Code 10-3-916- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
- City: includes , depending on population, a metro township as defined in Section 10-3c-102. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
- Person: means an individual, corporation, partnership, organization, association, trust, governmental agency, or any other legal entity. See Utah Code 10-1-104
- Town: means a municipality classified by population as a town under Section 10-2-301. See Utah Code 10-1-104
| (a) |
In each city of the third, fourth, or fifth class and in each town, the mayor, with the advice and consent of the city council, shall appoint a qualified person to the office of city recorder and a qualified person to the office of city treasurer. |
| (b) |
The mayor and city council shall use best efforts to ensure the office of city recorder or office of city treasurer is not vacant. |
|
| (2) |
The city recorder is ex officio the city auditor and shall perform the duties of that office. |
| (3) |
The mayor, with the advice and consent of the council, may also appoint and fill vacancies in all offices provided for by law or ordinance. |
| (4) |
All appointed officers shall continue in office until their successors are appointed and qualified. |
Amended by Chapter 36, 2017 General Session
