78A-2-106.  Presiding officer — Compensation — Duties.

(1)  The chief justice of the Supreme Court shall serve as the presiding officer of the Judicial Council.

Terms Used In Utah Code 78A-2-106

  • Council: means the Judicial Council established by Article VIII, Sec. See Utah Code 78A-2-103
  • Judicial Council: means the Judicial Council established by Utah Constitution, Article VIII, Section 12. See Utah Code 78A-2-103 v2
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
(2) 

(a)  The presiding officer of the Judicial Council shall supervise the courts to ensure uniform adherence to law and to the rules and forms adopted by the council and to promote the proper and efficient functioning of the courts.

(b)  The presiding officer of the council may issue orders as necessary to assure compliance with uniform administrative practices.

Amended by Chapter 276, 2022 General Session