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Utah Code § 10-3b-302, 2008

For a mayor in a six-member council municipality, the mayor is generally a nonvoting council member, chairs and presides over council meetings, performs ceremonial functions, may vote in tie situations and on certain…

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local government administrationmunicipal governance
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United States — Utah
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Year 2008
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Enacted 2008
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“For a mayor in a six-member council municipality, the mayor is generally a nonvoting council member, chairs and presides over council meetings, performs ceremonial functions, may vote in tie situations and on certain mayor-related matters, may not veto council-passed ordinances, tax levies, or appropriations, may appoi”

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Mayor in six-member council form of government -- Mayor pro tempore.

For a mayor in a six-member council municipality, the mayor is generally a nonvoting council member, chairs and presides over council meetings, performs ceremonial functions, may vote in tie situations and on certain mayor-related matters, may not veto…

Section 10-3b-302

Subsection 10-3b-302(1)(b)(i)

on each matter for which there is a tie vote of the other council members present at a council meeting, including a tie vote to fill a mid-term vacancy under Section 20A-1-510 ; or

Section 10-3b-302(1)(b)(i)

Subsection 10-3b-302(2)

If the mayor is absent, unable, or refuses to act, the council may elect a council member as mayor pro tempore.

Section 10-3b-302(2)

Subsection 10-3b-302(2)(b)

The municipal clerk or recorder must record the election of a council member as mayor pro tempore in the council meeting minutes.

Section 10-3b-302(2)(b)

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Part 10-3b-3

part 10-3b-3 Six-Member Council Form of Municipal Government

§ 10-3b-302Mayor in six-member council form of government -- Mayor pro tempore.Provision

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For a mayor in a six-member council municipality, the mayor is generally a nonvoting council member, chairs and presides over council meetings, performs ceremonial functions, may vote in tie situations and on certain mayor-related matters, may not veto council-passed ordinances, tax levies, or appropriations, may appoint administrative assistants within budget limits, and the clerk or recorder must minute any election of a mayor pro tempore.

Mayor in six-member council form of government -- Mayor pro tempore. The mayor in a municipality operating under a six-member council form of municipal government: is, except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), a nonvoting member of the council; votes as a voting member of the council: on each matter for which there is a tie vote of the other council members present at a council meeting, including a tie vote to fill a mid-term vacancy under Section 20A-1-510 ; or when the council is voting on: whether to appoint or dismiss a municipal manager; or an ordinance that enlarges or restricts the mayor's powers, duties, or functions; is the chair of the council and presides at all council meetings; exercises ceremonial functions for the municipality; may not veto an ordinance, tax levy, or appropriation passed by the council; except as modified by ordinance under Subsection 10-3b-303(2) , has the powers and duties described in Section 10-3b-104 ; and may, within budget constraints, appoint one or more administrative assistants to the mayor. If the mayor is absent or unable or refuses to act, the council may elect a member of the council as mayor pro tempore, to: preside at a council meeting; and perform, during the mayor's absence, disability, or refusal to act, the duties and functions of mayor. The municipal clerk or recorder shall enter in the minutes of the council meeting the election of a council member as mayor pro tempore under Subsection (2)(a).
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§ 10-3b-302(1)Subsection 10-3b-302(1)Provision

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The mayor in a municipality operating under a six-member council form of municipal government: is, except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), a nonvoting member of the council; votes as a voting member of the council: on each matter for

The mayor in a municipality operating under a six-member council form of municipal government: is, except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), a nonvoting member of the council; votes as a voting member of the council: on each matter for which there is a tie vote of the other council members present at a council meeting, including a tie vote to fill a mid-term vacancy under Section 20A-1-510 ; or when the council is voting on: whether to appoint or dismiss a municipal manager; or an ordinance that enlarges or restricts the mayor's powers, duties, or functions; is the chair of the council and presides at all council meetings; exercises ceremonial functions for the municipality; may not veto an ordinance, tax levy, or appropriation passed by the council; except as modified by ordinance under Subsection 10-3b-303(2) , has the powers and duties described in Section 10-3b-104 ; and may, within budget constraints, appoint one or more administrative assistants to the mayor.
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§ 10-3b-302(1)(a)Subsection 10-3b-302(1)(a)Provision

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Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), the person is a nonvoting member of the council.

is, except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), a nonvoting member of the council;
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§ 10-3b-302(1)(b)Subsection 10-3b-302(1)(b)Provision

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The council member votes on certain matters when there is a tie vote of the other council members present, including tie votes to fill a mid-term vacancy, appoint or dismiss a municipal manager, or pass an ordinance that enlarges or restricts the mayor’s powers, duties, or functions.

votes as a voting member of the council: on each matter for which there is a tie vote of the other council members present at a council meeting, including a tie vote to fill a mid-term vacancy under Section 20A-1-510 ; or when the council is voting on: whether to appoint or dismiss a municipal manager; or an ordinance that enlarges or restricts the mayor's powers, duties, or functions;
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§ 10-3b-302(1)(b)(i)Subsection 10-3b-302(1)(b)(i)Provision

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on each matter for which there is a tie vote of the other council members present at a council meeting, including a tie vote to fill a mid-term vacancy under Section 20A-1-510 ; or

on each matter for which there is a tie vote of the other council members present at a council meeting, including a tie vote to fill a mid-term vacancy under Section 20A-1-510 ; or
Section 10-3b-302(1)(b)(i)Verify source
§ 10-3b-302(1)(b)(ii)Subsection 10-3b-302(1)(b)(ii)Provision

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when the council is voting on: whether to appoint or dismiss a municipal manager; or an ordinance that enlarges or restricts the mayor's powers, duties, or functions;

when the council is voting on: whether to appoint or dismiss a municipal manager; or an ordinance that enlarges or restricts the mayor's powers, duties, or functions;
Section 10-3b-302(1)(b)(ii)Verify source
§ 10-3b-302(1)(b)(ii)(A)Subsection 10-3b-302(1)(b)(ii)(A)Provision

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whether to appoint or dismiss a municipal manager; or

whether to appoint or dismiss a municipal manager; or
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§ 10-3b-302(1)(b)(ii)(B)Subsection 10-3b-302(1)(b)(ii)(B)Provision

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an ordinance that enlarges or restricts the mayor's powers, duties, or functions;

an ordinance that enlarges or restricts the mayor's powers, duties, or functions;
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§ 10-3b-302(1)(c)Subsection 10-3b-302(1)(c)Provision

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is the chair of the council and presides at all council meetings;

is the chair of the council and presides at all council meetings;
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§ 10-3b-302(1)(d)Subsection 10-3b-302(1)(d)Provision

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exercises ceremonial functions for the municipality;

exercises ceremonial functions for the municipality;
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§ 10-3b-302(1)(e)Subsection 10-3b-302(1)(e)Provision

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A veto is not allowed for an ordinance, tax levy, or appropriation passed by the council.

may not veto an ordinance, tax levy, or appropriation passed by the council;
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§ 10-3b-302(1)(f)Subsection 10-3b-302(1)(f)Provision

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An unspecified holder has the powers and duties described in Section 10-3b-104, except as modified by ordinance under Subsection 10-3b-303(2).

except as modified by ordinance under Subsection 10-3b-303(2) , has the powers and duties described in Section 10-3b-104 ; and
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§ 10-3b-302(1)(g)Subsection 10-3b-302(1)(g)Provision

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May appoint one or more administrative assistants to the mayor, if within budget constraints.

may, within budget constraints, appoint one or more administrative assistants to the mayor.
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§ 10-3b-302(2)Subsection 10-3b-302(2)Provision

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If the mayor is absent, unable, or refuses to act, the council may elect a council member as mayor pro tempore.

If the mayor is absent or unable or refuses to act, the council may elect a member of the council as mayor pro tempore, to: preside at a council meeting; and perform, during the mayor's absence, disability, or refusal to act, the duties and functions of mayor. The municipal clerk or recorder shall enter in the minutes of the council meeting the election of a council member as mayor pro tempore under Subsection (2)(a).
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§ 10-3b-302(2)(a)Subsection 10-3b-302(2)(a)Provision

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If the mayor is absent, unable, or refuses to act, the council may elect a council member as mayor pro tempore.

If the mayor is absent or unable or refuses to act, the council may elect a member of the council as mayor pro tempore, to: preside at a council meeting; and perform, during the mayor's absence, disability, or refusal to act, the duties and functions of mayor.
Section 10-3b-302(2)(a)Verify source
§ 10-3b-302(2)(a)(i)Subsection 10-3b-302(2)(a)(i)Provision

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An unidentified office-holder must preside at a council meeting.

preside at a council meeting; and
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§ 10-3b-302(2)(a)(ii)Subsection 10-3b-302(2)(a)(ii)Provision

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During the mayor’s absence, disability, or refusal to act, a person performs the duties and functions of mayor.

perform, during the mayor's absence, disability, or refusal to act, the duties and functions of mayor.
Section 10-3b-302(2)(a)(ii)Verify source
§ 10-3b-302(2)(b)Subsection 10-3b-302(2)(b)Provision

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The municipal clerk or recorder must record the election of a council member as mayor pro tempore in the council meeting minutes.

The municipal clerk or recorder shall enter in the minutes of the council meeting the election of a council member as mayor pro tempore under Subsection (2)(a).
Section 10-3b-302(2)(b)Verify source

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