Terms Used In Utah Code 17-38-2

• Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
• Executive: when used to describe the powers, duties, or functions of a person or body elected as the county executive or a person appointed as the county manager or administrative officer, refers to:

  (a)	the power and duty to carry laws and ordinances into effect and secure their due observance; and

  (b)

  those powers, duties, and functions that, under constitutional and statutory provisions and through long usage and accepted practice and custom at the federal and state level, have come to be regarded as belonging to the executive branch of government. See Utah Code 17-50-101 Legislative: when used to describe the powers, duties, or functions of a county commission or council, refers to: (a)  the power and duty to enact ordinances, levy taxes, and establish budgets; and (b)  those powers, duties, and functions that, under constitutional and statutory provisions and through long usage and accepted practice and custom at the federal and state level, have come to be regarded as belonging to the legislative branch of government. See Utah Code 17-50-101      Upon the establishment of a county zoo under this act, the county legislative body may provide rules and regulations for its governance and operation, including the establishment of an advisory board. The county executive may contract with an agency or vendor to supply all or part of the services necessary for the operation and maintenance of a county zoo. Amended by Chapter 227, 1993 General Session   Previous section Next section    Chapter 38 Contents