Terms Used In Utah Code > Title 15A > Chapter 3 > Part 1 - Statewide Amendments to International Building Code

• Adjudicative proceeding: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
• 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.
• Affiliate: means the same as that term is defined in Section 16-6a-102. See Utah Code 34A-5-102
• Allegation: something that someone says happened.
• Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
• Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
• Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
• Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
• Applicable area: means :

  (a)	for a county, the unincorporated area of the county that is included within the proposed special district; or

  (b)

  for a municipality, the area of the municipality that is included within the proposed special district. See Utah Code 17B-1-201 Applicable area: means : (a)  for a county, the unincorporated area of the county that is included within the area proposed for annexation; or (b)  for a municipality, the area of the municipality that is included within the area proposed for annexation. See Utah Code 17B-1-401 Appraisal: A determination of property value. Apprenticeship: means a program for the training of apprentices including a program providing the training of those persons defined as apprentices by Section 35A-6-102. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Appropriation: means an allocation of money by the board of trustees for a specific purpose. See Utah Code 17B-1-601 Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization Armed forces: means the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account. Audit reports: means the reports of any independent audit of the district performed by: (a)  an independent auditor as required by Title 51, Chapter 2a, Accounting Reports from Political Subdivisions, Interlocal Organizations, and Other Local Entities Act; (b)  the state auditor; or (c)  the legislative auditor. See Utah Code 17B-1-701 Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings. Board: means the special district board of trustees. See Utah Code 17B-1-701 Board: means the Utah Fire Prevention Board created in Section 53-7-203. See Utah Code 15A-1-102 Bona fide occupational qualification: means a characteristic applying to an employee that: (i)  is necessary to the operation; or (ii)  is the essence of the employee's employer's business. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Bond: means : (a)  a written obligation to repay borrowed money, whether denominated a bond, note, warrant, certificate of indebtedness, or otherwise; and (b)  a lease agreement, installment purchase agreement, or other agreement that: (i)  includes an obligation by the district to pay money; and (ii)  the district's board of trustees, in its discretion, treats as a bond for purposes of Title 11, Chapter 14, Local Government Bonding Act, or Title 11, Chapter 27, Utah Refunding Bond Act. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Budget: means a plan of financial operations for a fiscal year which embodies estimates of proposed expenditures for given purposes and the proposed means of financing them, and may refer to the budget of a particular fund for which a budget is required by law or it may refer collectively to the budgets for all such funds. See Utah Code 17B-1-601 Budget: means a plan of financial operations for a fiscal year that includes: (a)  estimates of proposed expenditures for given purposes and the proposed means of financing them; (b)  the source and amount of estimated revenue for the district for the fiscal year; (c)  fund balance in each fund at the beginning of the fiscal year and the projected fund balance for each fund at the end of the fiscal year; and (d)  capital projects or budgets for proposed construction or improvement to capital facilities within the district. See Utah Code 17B-1-701 Budget officer: means the person appointed by the special district board of trustees to prepare the budget for the district. See Utah Code 17B-1-601 Budget year: means the fiscal year for which a budget is prepared. See Utah Code 17B-1-601 Calendar year entity: means a special district whose fiscal year begins January 1 and ends December 31 of each calendar year as described in Section 17B-1-602. See Utah Code 17B-1-601 Caucus: From the Algonquian Indian language, a caucus meant "to meet together." An informal organization of members of the legislature that exists to discuss issues of mutual concern and possibly to perform legislative research and policy planning for its members. There are regional, political or ideological, ethnic, and economic-based caucuses. Cemetery maintenance district: means a special district that operates under and is subject to the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 2a, Part 1, Cemetery Maintenance District Act, including an entity that was created and operated as a cemetery maintenance district under the law in effect before April 30, 2007. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Certified disaster service volunteer: means any person who has completed the necessary training for and has been certified as a disaster service specialist by the American Red Cross. See Utah Code 34-43-102 City: includes , depending on population, a metro township as defined in Section 10-3c-102. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Commission: means the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice created in Section 63M-7-201. See Utah Code 17-55-101 Commissioner: means the commissioner of the commission appointed under Section 34A-1-201. See Utah Code 34A-1-102 Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action. Compensation: means payment owed by an employer for labor or services performed by an employee. See Utah Code 35A-7-102 Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant. Constituent entity: means any county, city, or town that levies property taxes within the boundaries of the district. See Utah Code 17B-1-701 Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed. Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name. council: means a council created by a county or counties in accordance with Section 17-55-201. See Utah Code 17-55-101 County executive: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5 County legislative body: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Court: means : (i)  the district court in the judicial district of the state in which the asserted unfair employment practice occurs; or (ii)  if the district court is not in session at that time, a judge of the court described in Subsection (1)(d)(i). See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Current year: means the fiscal year in which a budget is prepared and adopted, which is the fiscal year next preceding the budget year. See Utah Code 17B-1-601 Customer agencies: means those governmental entities, except school districts, institutions of higher education, and federal government agencies that purchase or obtain services from the special district. See Utah Code 17B-1-701 Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries. Date of hire: means the date labor or services for compensation are first performed by the employee. See Utah Code 35A-7-102 Date of rehire: means the date labor or services for compensation are first performed by an employee who was previously employed by the employer but has been separated from that employment for at least 60 consecutive days. See Utah Code 35A-7-102 Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another. Deficit: has the meaning given under generally accepted accounting principles as reflected in the Uniform Accounting Manual for Special Districts. See Utah Code 17B-1-601 Department: means the Department of Workforce Services created in Section 35A-1-103. See Utah Code 35A-1-102 Department: means the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs, created in Section 71A-1-201. See Utah Code 34-50-102 Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another. Director: means the director of the division. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Disability: means a physical or mental disability as defined and covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Disaster: means any disaster designated at Level III or higher in the American National Red Cross Regulations and Procedures. See Utah Code 34-43-102 Discharge document: means a document received by a service member upon separation from military service, including: (a)  a DD 214, United States Department of Defense Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty; (b)  a DD 256, United States Department of Defense Honorable Discharge Certificate; (c)  a DD 257, United States General Discharge Certificate; or (d)  an NGB 22, Utah National Guard Certificate of Release or Discharge. See Utah Code 34-50-102 Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial. Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source: Division: means the Division of Professional Licensing created in Section 58-1-103, except as provided in: (a)  4; and (b)  Chapter 5, State Fire Code Act. See Utah Code 15A-1-102 Division: means the Division of Antidiscrimination and Labor. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Donor: The person who makes a gift. Drainage district: means a special district that operates under and is subject to the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 2a, Part 2, Drainage District Act, including an entity that was created and operated as a drainage district under the law in effect before April 30, 2007. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Drug: means any substance recognized as a drug in the United States Pharmacopeia, the National Formulary, the Homeopathic Pharmacopeia, or other drug compendia, including Title 58, Chapter 37, Utah Controlled Substances Act, or supplement to any of those compendia. See Utah Code 34-41-101 Drug testing: means the scientific analysis for the presence of drugs or their metabolites in the human body in accordance with the definitions and terms of this chapter. See Utah Code 34-41-101 Employee: means a person applying with or employed by an employer. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Employee: means an individual who is an employee within the meaning of Chapter 24 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. See Utah Code 35A-7-102 employer: as used in this chapter includes all persons, firms, associations, corporations, the state, its counties, cities, school districts and other political subdivisions. See Utah Code 34-34-3 Employer: means : (A)  the state; (B)  a political subdivision; (C)  a board, commission, department, institution, school district, trust, or agent of the state or a political subdivision of the state; or (D)  a person employing 15 or more employees within the state for each working day in each of 20 calendar weeks or more in the current or preceding calendar year. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Employer: includes any governmental entity and any labor organization. See Utah Code 35A-7-102 Employment agency: means a person: (i)  undertaking to procure employees or opportunities to work for any other person; or (ii)  holding the person out to be equipped to take an action described in Subsection (1)(j)(i). See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Employment invention: means any invention or part thereof conceived, developed, reduced to practice, or created by an employee which is: (a)  conceived, developed, reduced to practice, or created by the employee: (i)  within the scope of his employment; (ii)  on his employer's time; or (iii)  with the aid, assistance, or use of any of his employer's property, equipment, facilities, supplies, resources, or intellectual property; (b)  the result of any work, services, or duties performed by an employee for his employer; (c)  related to the industry or trade of the employer; or (d)  related to the current or demonstrably anticipated business, research, or development of the employer. See Utah Code 34-39-2 Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs. Equitable: Pertaining to civil suits in "equity" rather than in "law." In English legal history, the courts of "law" could order the payment of damages and could afford no other remedy. See damages. A separate court of "equity" could order someone to do something or to cease to do something. See, e.g., injunction. In American jurisprudence, the federal courts have both legal and equitable power, but the distinction is still an important one. For example, a trial by jury is normally available in "law" cases but not in "equity" cases. Source: U.S. Courts Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met. Estimated revenue: means the amount of revenue estimated to be received from all sources during the budget year in each fund for which a budget is being prepared. See Utah Code 17B-1-601 Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other. Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office. 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 facilities: includes any structure, building, system, land, water right, water, or other real or personal property required to provide a service that a special district is authorized to provide, including any related or appurtenant easement or right-of-way, improvement, utility, landscaping, sidewalk, road, curb, gutter, equipment, or furnishing. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Fair market value: The price at which an asset would change hands in a transaction between a willing, informed buyer and a willing, informed seller. Federal executive agency: means an executive agency, as defined in 5 U. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Financial officer: means the official under Section 17B-1-642. See Utah Code 17B-1-601 Fire protection district: means a special district that operates under and is subject to the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 2a, Part 3, Fire Protection District Act, including an entity that was created and operated as a fire protection district under the law in effect before April 30, 2007. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Fiscal year: means the annual period for accounting for fiscal operations in each district. See Utah Code 17B-1-601 Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006. Foreclosure: A legal process in which property that is collateral or security for a loan may be sold to help repay the loan when the loan is in default. Source: OCC Franchise: means the same as that term is defined in 16 C. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Franchisee: means the same as that term is defined in 16 C. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Franchisor: means the same as that term is defined in 16 C. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another. Fund: has the meaning given under generally accepted accounting principles as reflected in the Uniform Accounting Manual for Special Districts. See Utah Code 17B-1-601 Fund balance: has the meaning given under generally accepted accounting principles as reflected in the Uniform Accounting Manual for Special Districts. See Utah Code 17B-1-601 Gender identity: has the meaning provided in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5). See Utah Code 34A-5-102 General fund: is a s defined by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board as reflected in the Uniform Accounting Manual for All Local Governments prepared by the Office of the Utah State Auditor. See Utah Code 17B-1-601 Governing body: means : (a)  for a county or municipality, the legislative body of the county or municipality; and (b)  for a special district, the board of trustees of the special district. See Utah Code 17B-1-201 Governmental funds: means the general fund, special revenue fund, debt service fund, and capital projects fund of a special district. See Utah Code 17B-1-601 Groundwater right owner petition: means a petition under Subsection 17B-1-203(1)(c). See Utah Code 17B-1-201 Groundwater right owner request: means a request under Section 17B-1-204 that is signed by owners of water rights as provided in Subsection 17B-1-204(2)(b)(ii). See Utah Code 17B-1-201 Highway: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Improvement district: means a special district that operates under and is subject to the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 2a, Part 4, Improvement District Act, including an entity that was created and operated as a county improvement district under the law in effect before April 30, 2007. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Initiating special district: means a special district that adopts a resolution proposing the creation of a special district under Subsection 17B-1-203(1)(e). See Utah Code 17B-1-201 Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury. Intellectual property: means any and all patents, trade secrets, know-how, technology, confidential information, ideas, copyrights, trademarks, and service marks and any and all rights, applications, and registrations relating to them. See Utah Code 34-39-2 Interest rate: The amount paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender's money for a certain period of time. Interest is paid on loans or on debt instruments, such as notes or bonds, either at regular intervals or as part of a lump sum payment when the issue matures. Source: OCC Interfund loan: means a loan of cash from one fund to another, subject to future repayment. See Utah Code 17B-1-601 Irrigation district: means a special district that operates under and is subject to the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 2a, Part 5, Irrigation District Act, including an entity that was created and operated as an irrigation district under the law in effect before April 30, 2007. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Joint apprenticeship committee: means an association of representatives of a labor organization and an employer providing, coordinating, or controlling an apprentice training program. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases. Labor organization: means an organization that exists for the purpose in whole or in part of: (i)  collective bargaining; (ii)  dealing with employers concerning grievances, terms or conditions of employment; or (iii)  other mutual aid or protection in connection with employment. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Labor organization: includes any entity or hiring hall that is used by agreement between the organization and an employer to carry out requirements described in Section 8(f)(3) of the National Labor Relations Act. See Utah Code 35A-7-102 Land: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Last completed fiscal year: means the fiscal year next preceding the current fiscal year. See Utah Code 17B-1-601 Lawsuit: A legal action started by a plaintiff against a defendant based on a complaint that the defendant failed to perform a legal duty, resulting in harm to the plaintiff. Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC 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 Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity. Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt. Local governmental entity: means any political subdivision of Utah including any county, municipality, local school district, special district, special service district, or any administrative subdivision of those entities. See Utah Code 34-41-101 Metropolitan water district: means a special district that operates under and is subject to the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 2a, Part 6, Metropolitan Water District Act, including an entity that was created and operated as a metropolitan water district under the law in effect before April 30, 2007. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Month: means a calendar month, unless otherwise expressed. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Mosquito abatement district: means a special district that operates under and is subject to the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 2a, Part 7, Mosquito Abatement District Act, including an entity that was created and operated as a mosquito abatement district under the law in effect before April 30, 2007. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Municipal: means of or relating to a municipality. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Municipal services district: means a special district that operates under and is subject to the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 2a, Part 11, Municipal Services District Act. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Municipality: means a city, town, or metro township. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 National origin: means the place of birth, domicile, or residence of an individual or of an individual's ancestors. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Oath: includes "affirmation. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Oath: A promise to tell the truth. Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period. On-the-job-training: means a program designed to instruct a person who, while learning the particular job for which the person is receiving instruction: (i)  is also employed at that job; or (ii)  may be employed by the employer conducting the program during the course of the program, or when the program is completed. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Optional plan: means a plan establishing an alternate form of government for a county as provided in Section 17-52a-404. See Utah Code 17-52a-102 Outlays: Outlays are payments made (generally through the issuance of checks or disbursement of cash) to liquidate obligations. Outlays during a fiscal year may be for payment of obligations incurred in prior years or in the same year. Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses. Periodic testing: means preselected and preannounced drug testing of employees or volunteers conducted on a regular schedule. See Utah Code 34-41-101 Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Person: means an individual, property owner, landlord, tenant, employer, business entity, or other legal entity. See Utah Code 34-45-102 Person: means an individual, corporation, partnership, organization, association, trust, governmental agency, or other legal entity. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Person: means : (i)  one or more individuals, partnerships, associations, corporations, legal representatives, trusts or trustees, or receivers; (ii)  the state; and (iii)  a political subdivision of the state. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Personal property: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Personal property: All property that is not real property. Petition: means a petition under Subsection 17B-1-203(1)(a), (b), or (c). See Utah Code 17B-1-201 Political subdivision: means a county, city, town, metro township, special district under this title, special service district under Title 17D, Chapter 1, Special Service District Act, an entity created by interlocal cooperation agreement under Title 11, Chapter 13, Interlocal Cooperation Act, or any other governmental entity designated in statute as a political subdivision of the state. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Post-incarceration services: includes : (i)  educational services; (ii)  housing services; (iii)  health care services; (iv)  workforce services; and (v)  human services programs. See Utah Code 17-55-101 Precedent: A court decision in an earlier case with facts and law similar to a dispute currently before a court. Precedent will ordinarily govern the decision of a later similar case, unless a party can show that it was wrongly decided or that it differed in some significant way. Preference eligible: means the same as that term is defined in Section 71A-2-101. See Utah Code 34-50-102 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. Presiding officer: means the same as that term is defined in Section 63G-4-103. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Private employer: means the same as that term is defined in Section 63G-12-102. See Utah Code 34-50-102 Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed. Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of a judicial proceeding. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Prohibited employment practice: means a practice specified as discriminatory, and therefore unlawful, in Section 34A-5-106. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Property owner request: means a request under Section 17B-1-204 that is signed by owners of real property as provided in Subsection 17B-1-204(2)(b)(i). See Utah Code 17B-1-201 Proprietary funds: means enterprise funds and the internal service funds of a special district. See Utah Code 17B-1-601 Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government. Prospective employee: means any person who has made a written or oral application to become an employee of a local governmental entity or a state institution of higher education. See Utah Code 34-41-101 Public assistance: means : (a)  services or benefits provided under Chapter 3, Employment Support Act; (b)  medical assistance provided under Title 26B, Chapter 3, Health Care - Administration and Assistance; (c)  foster care maintenance payments provided from the General Fund or under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act; (d)  SNAP benefits; and (e)  any other public funds expended for the benefit of a person in need of financial, medical, food, housing, or related assistance. See Utah Code 35A-1-102 Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters. Public entity: means : (a)  the United States or an agency of the United States; (b)  the state or an agency of the state; (c)  a political subdivision of the state or an agency of a political subdivision of the state; (d)  another state or an agency of that state; or (e)  a political subdivision of another state or an agency of that political subdivision. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Public funds: means any money or payment collected or received by an officer or employee of a special district acting in an official capacity and includes money or payment to the officer or employee for services or goods provided by the district, or the officer or employee while acting within the scope of employment or duty. See Utah Code 17B-1-601 Public transit district: means a special district that operates under and is subject to the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 2a, Part 8, Public Transit District Act, including an entity that was created and operated as a public transit district under the law in effect before April 30, 2007. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business. real property: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land. receiving entity: means the entity that will, after the withdrawal of an area from a special district, provide to the withdrawn area the service that the special district previously provided to the area. See Utah Code 17B-1-501 Registered voter petition: means a petition under Subsection 17B-1-203(1)(b). See Utah Code 17B-1-201 Registered voter request: means a request under Section 17B-1-204 that is signed by registered voters as provided in Subsection 17B-1-204(2)(b)(iii). See Utah Code 17B-1-201 Registry: means the centralized new hire registry created in Section 35A-7-103. See Utah Code 35A-7-102 Religious leader: means an individual who is associated with, and is an authorized representative of, a religious organization or association or a religious corporation sole, including a member of clergy, a minister, a pastor, a priest, a rabbi, an imam, or a spiritual advisor. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant. Request: means a request as described in Section 17B-1-204. See Utah Code 17B-1-201 Responsible body: means the governing body of: (a)  the municipality in which the proposed special district is located, if the petition or resolution proposes the creation of a special district located entirely within a single municipality; (b)  the county in which the proposed special district is located, if the petition or resolution proposes the creation of a special district located entirely within a single county and all or part of the proposed special district is located within: (i)  the unincorporated part of the county; or (ii)  more than one municipality within the county; (c)  if the petition or resolution proposes the creation of a special district located within more than one county, the county whose boundaries include more of the area of the proposed special district than is included within the boundaries of any other county; or (d)  the initiating special district, if a resolution proposing the creation of a special district is adopted under Subsection 17B-1-203(1)(e). See Utah Code 17B-1-201 Responsible clerk: means the clerk of the county or the clerk or recorder of the municipality whose legislative body is the responsible body. See Utah Code 17B-1-201 Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action. Retail: means , with respect to a service provided by a municipality or special district, that the service is provided directly to the ultimate user. See Utah Code 17B-1-401 Retained earnings: has the meaning given under generally accepted accounting principles as reflected in the Uniform Accounting Manual for Special Districts. See Utah Code 17B-1-601 Retaliate: means the taking of adverse action by an employer, employment agency, labor organization, apprenticeship program, on-the-job training program, or vocational school against one of its employees, applicants, or members because the employee, applicant, or member: (i)  opposes an employment practice prohibited under this chapter; or (ii)  files charges, testifies, assists, or participates in any way in a proceeding, investigation, or hearing under this chapter. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Road: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Rules of order and procedure: means a set of rules that govern and prescribe in a public meeting: (a)  parliamentary order and procedure; (b)  ethical behavior; and (c)  civil discourse. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Sample: means urine, blood, breath, saliva, or hair. See Utah Code 34-41-101 Service applicant: means a person who requests that a special district provide a service that the special district is authorized to provide. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Service area: means a special district that operates under and is subject to the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 2a, Part 9, Service Area Act, including an entity that was created and operated as a county service area or a regional service area under the law in effect before April 30, 2007. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Service member: means a currently serving member of the armed forces. See Utah Code 34-50-102 Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims. Sexual orientation: means an individual's actual or perceived orientation as heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Short-term bond: means a bond that is required to be repaid during the fiscal year in which the bond is issued. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Signature: includes a name, mark, or sign written with the intent to authenticate an instrument or writing. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Special assessment: means an assessment levied against property to pay all or a portion of the costs of making improvements that benefit the property. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Special assessment bond: means a bond payable from special assessments. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Special district: means a limited purpose local government entity, as described in Section 17B-1-103, that operates under, is subject to, and has the powers described in: (a)  this chapter; or (b)  (i)  this chapter; and (ii)  (A)  1; (B)  2; (C)  3; (D)  4; (E)  5; (F)  6; (G)  7; (H)  8; (I)  9; (J)  10; or (K)  11. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Special fund: means any special district fund other than the special district's general fund. See Utah Code 17B-1-601 Specialized special district: means a special district that is a cemetery maintenance district, a drainage district, a fire protection district, an improvement district, an irrigation district, a metropolitan water district, a mosquito abatement district, a public transit district, a service area, a water conservancy district, a municipal services district, or a public infrastructure district. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 State agency: means any state office, officer, official, department, board, commission, institution, bureau, agency, division, or unit of the state, including those within the legislative and judicial branches of the state government. See Utah Code 34-43-102 State institution of higher education: means the institution as defined in Section 53B-3-102. See Utah Code 34-41-101 Statute: A law passed by a legislature. Study committee: means the committee that has five members appointed and charged with the duties as provided in Section 17-52a-403. See Utah Code 17-52a-102 Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony. Tax and revenue anticipation bond: means a bond: (a)  issued in anticipation of the collection of taxes or other revenues or a combination of taxes and other revenues; and (b)  that matures within the same fiscal year as the fiscal year in which the bond is issued. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Taxable value: means the taxable value of property as computed from the most recent equalized assessment roll for county purposes. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries. Town: includes , depending on population, a metro township as defined in Section 10-3c-102. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust. Undue hardship: means an action that requires significant difficulty or expense when considered in relation to factors such as the size of the entity, the entity's financial resources, and the nature and structure of the entity's operation. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Unincorporated: means not included within a municipality. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Unincorporated entity: means an entity organized or doing business in the state that is not: (i)  an individual; (ii)  a corporation; or (iii)  publicly traded. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 United States: includes each state, district, and territory of the United States of America. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 User fees: Fees charged to users of goods or services provided by the government. In levying or authorizing these fees, the legislature determines whether the revenue should go into the treasury or should be available to the agency providing the goods or services. Utah Code: means the 1953 recodification of the Utah Code, as amended, unless the text expressly references a portion of the 1953 recodification of the Utah Code as it existed:Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Veteran: means the same as that term is defined in Section 68-3-12. See Utah Code 34-50-102 Veto: The procedure established under the Constitution by which the President/Governor refuses to approve a bill or joint resolution and thus prevents its enactment into law. A regular veto occurs when the President/Governor returns the legislation to the house in which it originated. The President/Governor usually returns a vetoed bill with a message indicating his reasons for rejecting the measure. In Congress, the veto can be overridden only by a two-thirds vote in both the Senate and the House. Victim advocate: work with prosecutors and assist the victims of a crime. Vocational school: means a school or institution conducting a course of instruction, training, or retraining to prepare individuals to follow an occupation or trade, or to pursue a manual, technical, industrial, business, commercial, office, personal services, or other nonprofessional occupations. See Utah Code 34A-5-102 Volunteer: means any person who donates services as authorized by the local governmental entity or state institution of higher education without pay or other compensation except expenses actually and reasonably incurred. See Utah Code 34-41-101 Water conservancy district: means a special district that operates under and is subject to the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 2a, Part 10, Water Conservancy District Act, including an entity that was created and operated as a water conservancy district under the law in effect before April 30, 2007. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Wholesale: means , with respect to a service provided by a special district, that the service is not provided directly to the ultimate user but is provided to a retail provider. See Utah Code 17B-1-401 Works: includes a dam, reservoir, well, canal, conduit, pipeline, drain, tunnel, power plant, and any facility, improvement, or property necessary or convenient for supplying or treating water for any beneficial use, and for otherwise accomplishing the purposes of a special district. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Writing: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5