Utah Code § 10-3-712
Ordinances generally take effect 20 days after publication or posting, or 30 days after final passage, whichever is closer to final passage.
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Ordinances generally take effect 20 days after publication or posting, or 30 days after final passage, whichever is closer to final passage.
The municipal recorder must record ordinances, number them if needed, and certify their passage and publication/posting details.
The municipal recorder’s certification under the municipality’s seal may be used to prove the contents of municipal ordinances and their passage and publication/posting dates.
Municipal ordinances received in evidence. Whenever municipal ordinances are printed in book, pamphlet or looseleaf form and purport to be published by the authority of the governing body, the book, pamphlet or looseleaf shall be prima
Collected ordinance fines, penalties, and forfeitures must be paid under Section 51-4-2. Using such funds for personal use or benefit is a misdemeanor, with a higher grade if the amount exceeds $1,000.
The governing body may use resolutions to exercise administrative powers, unless law requires otherwise, but may not impose a punishment, fine, or forfeiture by resolution.
Municipal resolutions must be formatted with sections substantially similar to those required for ordinances.
Resolutions can take effect without publication or posting, but not later than three months after passage.
In cities of the first class, executive and administrative powers, authority, and duties are divided among five departments.
In cities of the first class, the mayor, commissioners, recorder, and treasurer may hold only one city office each, except that the city recorder and auditor offices may be held by one person.
Administrative powers in cities of the second class. The administrative powers, authority and duties in cities of the second class shall be divided into five departments which shall be: Department of Public Affairs and Finances. Department
Municipal officers must be paid compensation set by the governing body after a public hearing. If a final budget or amended budget includes a compensation increase for an executive municipal officer, the governing body must hold a separate public hearing and give at least 7 days’ notice.
Official neglect and misconduct class A misdemeanor -- Removal from office. In case any municipal officer shall at any time wilfully omit to perform any duty, or wilfully and corruptly be guilty of oppression, malconduct, misfeasance, or
Municipal officers must take, subscribe, and file the constitutional oath of office before starting their duties.
The oath of office must be administered by a judge, notary public, or municipal recorder, and must be taken and filed as required.
An official act of a municipal officer is not invalid just because the officer did not take the oath of office.
Crime insurance. As used in this section, "municipal officer" means: the mayor; each member of the municipal legislative body; the municipal treasurer; and an individual whom the municipal legislative body requires to obtain crime
A person appointed as city engineer must be a registered professional engineer under the cited licensing act.
In cities of the first and second class, the city engineer’s office must serve as the record office for specified public-improvement and engineering records, and the city engineer must keep custody of the listed drawings and documents.
The city engineer’s office must be supplied with needed books and supplies; the city engineer must record, file, preserve, and hand over relevant records, keep them in good condition, and prevent changes to records. People copying or taking notes may do so only in pencil.
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