20A-7-405. Public meeting.
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A county or municipality may not discuss a proposed initiative, an initiative, a proposed referendum, or a referendum at a public meeting unless the county or municipality complies with the requirements of this section. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 20A-7-405
- Initiative: means a new law proposed for adoption by the public as provided in this chapter. See Utah Code 20A-7-101
- Municipality: means a city, town, or metro township. See Utah Code 20A-1-102
- Referendum: means a process by which a law passed by the Legislature or by a local legislative body is submitted or referred to the voters for their approval or rejection. See Utah Code 20A-7-101
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
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The legislative body of a county or municipality may hold a public meeting to discuss a proposed initiative, an initiative, a proposed referendum, or a referendum if the legislative body:
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allows equal time, within a reasonable limit, for presentations on both sides of the proposed initiative, initiative, proposed referendum, or referendum; |
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provides interested parties an opportunity to present oral testimony within reasonable time limits; and |
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holds the public meeting:
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during the legislative body’s normal meeting time; or |
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for a meeting time other than the legislative body’s normal meeting time, beginning at or after 6 p.m. |
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This section does not prohibit a working group meeting from being held before 6 p.m. |
Enacted by Chapter 203, 2019 General Session
