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Utah Code § 10-3b-104, 2008

Powers and duties of mayor in six-member council and five-member council forms of government. Except as provided in Subsection (2) , the mayor in a municipality operating under a six-member council form of government or…

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Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(c)(vi)

at any reasonable time, examine and inspect the official books, papers, records, or documents of: the municipality; or any officer, employee, or agency of the municipality.

Section 10-3b-104(1)(c)(vi)

Subsection 10-3b-104(2)(b)(ii)

Applies to a municipality operating under the five-member council form of government and refers to Subsection 10-3b-403(2)(a).

Section 10-3b-104(2)(b)(ii)

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§ 10-3b-104Powers and duties of mayor in six-member council and five-member council forms of government.Provision

Powers and duties of mayor in six-member council and five-member council forms of government. Except as provided in Subsection (2) , the mayor in a municipality operating under a six-member council form of government or a five-member

Powers and duties of mayor in six-member council and five-member council forms of government. Except as provided in Subsection (2) , the mayor in a municipality operating under a six-member council form of government or a five-member council form of government: is the chief executive officer of the municipality to whom all employees of the municipality report; shall: keep the peace and enforce the laws of the municipality; ensure that all applicable statutes and municipal ordinances and resolutions are faithfully executed and observed; if the mayor remits a fine or forfeiture under Subsection (1)(c)(ii) , report the remittance to the council at the council's next meeting after the remittance; perform all duties prescribed by statute or municipal ordinance or resolution; report to the council the condition and needs of the municipality; and report to the council any release granted under Subsection (1)(c)(iv) ; and may: recommend for council consideration any measure that the mayor considers to be in the best interests of the municipality; remit fines and forfeitures; if necessary, call on residents of the municipality over the age of 21 years to assist in enforcing the laws of the state and ordinances of the municipality; release a person imprisoned for a violation of a municipal ordinance; with the council's advice and consent: assign or appoint a member of the council to administer one or more departments of the municipality; and appoint a person to fill: a municipal office; or a vacancy on a commission or committee of the municipality; and at any reasonable time, examine and inspect the official books, papers, records, or documents of: the municipality; or any officer, employee, or agency of the municipality. The powers and duties in Subsection (1) are subject to: municipal ordinances in effect on May 4, 2008 modifying the powers and duties of the mayor; and the council's authority to limit or expand the mayor's powers and duties under: Subsection 10-3b-303(2)(a) , for a municipality operating under the six-member council form of government; and Subsection 10-3b-403(2)(a) , for a municipality operating under the five-member council form of government.
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§ 10-3b-104(1)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)Provision

In a municipality with a six-member or five-member council form of government, the mayor is the chief executive officer and may direct and oversee several municipal functions, subject to Subsection (2).

Except as provided in Subsection (2) , the mayor in a municipality operating under a six-member council form of government or a five-member council form of government: is the chief executive officer of the municipality to whom all employees of the municipality report; shall: keep the peace and enforce the laws of the municipality; ensure that all applicable statutes and municipal ordinances and resolutions are faithfully executed and observed; if the mayor remits a fine or forfeiture under Subsection (1)(c)(ii) , report the remittance to the council at the council's next meeting after the remittance; perform all duties prescribed by statute or municipal ordinance or resolution; report to the council the condition and needs of the municipality; and report to the council any release granted under Subsection (1)(c)(iv) ; and may: recommend for council consideration any measure that the mayor considers to be in the best interests of the municipality; remit fines and forfeitures; if necessary, call on residents of the municipality over the age of 21 years to assist in enforcing the laws of the state and ordinances of the municipality; release a person imprisoned for a violation of a municipal ordinance; with the council's advice and consent: assign or appoint a member of the council to administer one or more departments of the municipality; and appoint a person to fill: a municipal office; or a vacancy on a commission or committee of the municipality; and at any reasonable time, examine and inspect the official books, papers, records, or documents of: the municipality; or any officer, employee, or agency of the municipality.
Section 10-3b-104(1)Verify source
§ 10-3b-104(1)(a)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(a)Provision

This text says the municipality’s chief executive officer is the person to whom all municipal employees report.

is the chief executive officer of the municipality to whom all employees of the municipality report;
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§ 10-3b-104(1)(b)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(b)Provision

The mayor must keep the peace, enforce municipal law, carry out required duties, and report certain matters to the council.

shall: keep the peace and enforce the laws of the municipality; ensure that all applicable statutes and municipal ordinances and resolutions are faithfully executed and observed; if the mayor remits a fine or forfeiture under Subsection (1)(c)(ii) , report the remittance to the council at the council's next meeting after the remittance; perform all duties prescribed by statute or municipal ordinance or resolution; report to the council the condition and needs of the municipality; and report to the council any release granted under Subsection (1)(c)(iv) ; and
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§ 10-3b-104(1)(b)(i)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(b)(i)Provision

The municipality must keep the peace and enforce its laws.

keep the peace and enforce the laws of the municipality;
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§ 10-3b-104(1)(b)(ii)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(b)(ii)Provision

The actor must ensure that all applicable statutes, municipal ordinances, and resolutions are faithfully executed and observed.

ensure that all applicable statutes and municipal ordinances and resolutions are faithfully executed and observed;
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§ 10-3b-104(1)(b)(iii)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(b)(iii)Provision

If the mayor remits a fine or forfeiture under Subsection (1)(c)(ii), the mayor must report the remittance to the council at the council’s next meeting after the remittance.

if the mayor remits a fine or forfeiture under Subsection (1)(c)(ii) , report the remittance to the council at the council's next meeting after the remittance;
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§ 10-3b-104(1)(b)(iv)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(b)(iv)Provision

Perform all duties required by statute, municipal ordinance, or resolution.

perform all duties prescribed by statute or municipal ordinance or resolution;
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§ 10-3b-104(1)(b)(v)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(b)(v)Provision

An unspecified actor must report the municipality’s condition and needs to the council.

report to the council the condition and needs of the municipality; and
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§ 10-3b-104(1)(b)(vi)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(b)(vi)Provision

An unspecified actor must report any release granted under Subsection (1)(c)(iv) to the council.

report to the council any release granted under Subsection (1)(c)(iv) ; and
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§ 10-3b-104(1)(c)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(c)Provision

The mayor may recommend measures for council consideration and exercise several municipal administrative powers, including remitting fines, calling on adult residents to assist in enforcement if necessary, releasing certain ordinance violators, making appointments with council advice and consent, and inspecting municipal records at reasonable times.

may: recommend for council consideration any measure that the mayor considers to be in the best interests of the municipality; remit fines and forfeitures; if necessary, call on residents of the municipality over the age of 21 years to assist in enforcing the laws of the state and ordinances of the municipality; release a person imprisoned for a violation of a municipal ordinance; with the council's advice and consent: assign or appoint a member of the council to administer one or more departments of the municipality; and appoint a person to fill: a municipal office; or a vacancy on a commission or committee of the municipality; and at any reasonable time, examine and inspect the official books, papers, records, or documents of: the municipality; or any officer, employee, or agency of the municipality.
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§ 10-3b-104(1)(c)(i)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(c)(i)Provision

The mayor must recommend for council consideration any measure the mayor considers to be in the municipality’s best interests.

recommend for council consideration any measure that the mayor considers to be in the best interests of the municipality;
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§ 10-3b-104(1)(c)(ii)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(c)(ii)Provision

remit fines and forfeitures;

remit fines and forfeitures;
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§ 10-3b-104(1)(c)(iii)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(c)(iii)Provision

If necessary, residents of the municipality aged over 21 may be called on to assist in enforcing state laws and municipal ordinances.

if necessary, call on residents of the municipality over the age of 21 years to assist in enforcing the laws of the state and ordinances of the municipality;
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§ 10-3b-104(1)(c)(iv)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(c)(iv)Provision

release a person imprisoned for a violation of a municipal ordinance;

release a person imprisoned for a violation of a municipal ordinance;
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§ 10-3b-104(1)(c)(v)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(c)(v)Provision

With the council’s advice and consent, the council may assign or appoint a member of the council to administer municipal departments, and appoint a person to fill a municipal office or a vacancy on a commission or committee.

with the council's advice and consent: assign or appoint a member of the council to administer one or more departments of the municipality; and appoint a person to fill: a municipal office; or a vacancy on a commission or committee of the municipality; and
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§ 10-3b-104(1)(c)(v)(A)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(c)(v)(A)Provision

assign or appoint a member of the council to administer one or more departments of the municipality; and

assign or appoint a member of the council to administer one or more departments of the municipality; and
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§ 10-3b-104(1)(c)(v)(B)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(c)(v)(B)Provision

appoint a person to fill: a municipal office; or a vacancy on a commission or committee of the municipality; and

appoint a person to fill: a municipal office; or a vacancy on a commission or committee of the municipality; and
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§ 10-3b-104(1)(c)(v)(B)(I)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(c)(v)(B)(I)Provision

a municipal office; or

a municipal office; or
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§ 10-3b-104(1)(c)(v)(B)(II)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(c)(v)(B)(II)Provision

a vacancy on a commission or committee of the municipality; and

a vacancy on a commission or committee of the municipality; and
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§ 10-3b-104(1)(c)(vi)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(c)(vi)Provision

at any reasonable time, examine and inspect the official books, papers, records, or documents of: the municipality; or any officer, employee, or agency of the municipality.

at any reasonable time, examine and inspect the official books, papers, records, or documents of: the municipality; or any officer, employee, or agency of the municipality.
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§ 10-3b-104(1)(c)(vi)(A)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(c)(vi)(A)Provision

the municipality; or

the municipality; or
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§ 10-3b-104(1)(c)(vi)(B)Subsection 10-3b-104(1)(c)(vi)(B)Provision

This text identifies any officer, employee, or agency of the municipality.

any officer, employee, or agency of the municipality.
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§ 10-3b-104(2)Subsection 10-3b-104(2)Provision

The powers and duties in Subsection (1) are subject to certain municipal ordinances and council authority.

The powers and duties in Subsection (1) are subject to: municipal ordinances in effect on May 4, 2008 modifying the powers and duties of the mayor; and the council's authority to limit or expand the mayor's powers and duties under: Subsection 10-3b-303(2)(a) , for a municipality operating under the six-member council form of government; and Subsection 10-3b-403(2)(a) , for a municipality operating under the five-member council form of government.
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§ 10-3b-104(2)(a)Subsection 10-3b-104(2)(a)Provision

This subsection refers to municipal ordinances in effect on May 4, 2008 that modify the mayor’s powers and duties.

municipal ordinances in effect on May 4, 2008 modifying the powers and duties of the mayor; and
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§ 10-3b-104(2)(b)Subsection 10-3b-104(2)(b)Provision

This provision refers to the council’s authority to limit or expand the mayor’s powers and duties in specified municipal government forms.

the council's authority to limit or expand the mayor's powers and duties under: Subsection 10-3b-303(2)(a) , for a municipality operating under the six-member council form of government; and Subsection 10-3b-403(2)(a) , for a municipality operating under the five-member council form of government.
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§ 10-3b-104(2)(b)(i)Subsection 10-3b-104(2)(b)(i)Provision

Subsection 10-3b-303(2)(a) , for a municipality operating under the six-member council form of government; and

Subsection 10-3b-303(2)(a) , for a municipality operating under the six-member council form of government; and
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§ 10-3b-104(2)(b)(ii)Subsection 10-3b-104(2)(b)(ii)Provision

Applies to a municipality operating under the five-member council form of government and refers to Subsection 10-3b-403(2)(a).

Subsection 10-3b-403(2)(a) , for a municipality operating under the five-member council form of government.
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