Chapter 2.55
STATE STATUTES
Sections:
Article I. The Governing Body
2.55.010 Legislative and executive powers.
2.55.030 In cities of the first class.
2.55.040 In cities of the second class.
2.55.050 In cities of the third class.
Article II. Elections of Governing Body
2.55.070 Municipal election – Terms of office.
2.55.080 Terms of elected municipal officers.
2.55.090 Election of officers in cities of the first class.
2.55.100 Election of officers in cities of the second class.
2.55.110 Election of officers in cities of the third class.
2.55.120 Election of officers in towns.
2.55.130 Determining two- and four-year terms.
2.55.140 Election expenses to be published – Penalty.
Article III. Membership on Governing Body, Vacancies and Power to Vote
2.55.150 Eligibility and qualifications.
2.55.160 Vacancies in offices in cities of the first and second class.
2.55.170 Vacancies in offices in cities of the third class and towns.
Article IV. Mayor as a Member of Governing Body
2.55.180 Mayor as a voting member of governing body.
2.55.190 Mayor in third class city – No vote except in case of tie.
2.55.200 Mayor as presiding officer – Mayor pro tempore.
Article V. Meetings, Procedure and Conduct – Voting
2.55.220 Meetings in cities of the first and second class.
2.55.230 Time, place – Exceptions.
2.55.240 Meetings in cities of the third class and towns.
2.55.250 Quorum necessary to do business.
2.55.280 How the vote is taken.
2.55.290 Minimum vote required.
Article VI. Public Meetings, Executive Sessions, Records and Publication Procedure
2.55.310 Business of governing body conducted only in open meeting.
2.55.340 Publication of proceedings, expenses.
2.55.370 Rules of conduct for member of the governing body.
2.55.380 Rules of conduct for the public.
2.55.390 Action on committee reports.
2.55.400 Requiring attendance of witnesses, production of evidence.
Article VII. Municipal Ordinances, Resolutions and Procedure
2.55.410 Legislative power exercised by ordinance.
2.55.420 Extent of power exercised by ordinance.
2.55.430 Penalty for violation of ordinance.
2.55.450 Requirements as to form.
2.55.460 Revision of ordinances.
2.55.470 Power to codify ordinances.
2.55.480 Arrangement of ordinances.
2.55.490 Repeal of conflicting provisions – Title.
2.55.500 Publication in book, pamphlet or looseleaf form – State statutes.
2.55.510 Publication of ordinances.
2.55.530 Recording, numbering, and certification of passage.
2.55.540 Contents, dates, publication proved under seal.
2.55.550 Municipal ordinances received in evidence.
2.55.560 Fines and forfeitures – Disposition.
2.55.570 Purpose of resolutions.
2.55.590 Resolutions need no publication effective date.
Article VIII. Municipal Administration
2.55.600 Administrative powers in cities of the first class.
2.55.610 Designation of department head in cities of the first class.
2.55.620 Officers limited to one office.
2.55.630 Change in names, functions, and superintendents of departments.
2.55.640 Administrative powers in cities of the second class.
2.55.650 Designation of department head in cities of the second class.
2.55.670 Administration vested in mayor.
2.55.680 Powers of mayors in cities of the third class and towns.
2.55.690 Additional powers and duties of elected officials in cities of the third class and towns.
2.55.710 Change of duties in cities of the third class and towns.
2.55.720 General administrative powers of all municipalities.
2.55.730 Personnel assigned to one or more departments.
2.55.740 Rules and regulations for administration of municipalities.
2.55.750 May require that appointed officers reside in municipality.
2.55.760 Elected executives to appoint their deputies.
Article I. The Governing Body
2.55.010 Legislative and executive powers.
See Section 10-3-10, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-01-001, 1987.]
2.55.020 Other functions.
See Section 10-3-102, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-01-002, 1987.]
2.55.030 In cities of the first class.
See Section 10-3-103, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-01-003, 1987.]
2.55.040 In cities of the second class.
See Section 10-3-104, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-01-004, 1987.]
2.55.050 In cities of the third class.
See Section 10-3-105, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-01-005, 1987.]
2.55.060 In towns.
See Section 10-3-106, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-01-006, 1987.]
Article II. Elections of Governing Body
2.55.070 Municipal election – Terms of office.
See Section 10-3-201, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-02-001, 1987.]
2.55.080 Terms of elected municipal officers.
See Section 10-3-202, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-02-002, 1987.]
2.55.090 Election of officers in cities of the first class.
See Section 10-3-203, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-02-003, 1987.]
2.55.100 Election of officers in cities of the second class.
See Section 10-3-204, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-02-004, 1987.]
2.55.110 Election of officers in cities of the third class.
See Section 10-3-205, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-02-005, 1987.]
2.55.120 Election of officers in towns.
See Section 10-3-206, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-02-006, 1987.]
2.55.130 Determining two- and four-year terms.
See Section 10-3-207, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-02-007, 1987.]
2.55.140 Election expenses to be published – Penalty.
See Section 10-3-208, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-02-008, 1987.]
Article III. Membership on Governing Body, Vacancies and Power to Vote
2.55.150 Eligibility and qualifications.
See Section 10-3-301, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-03-001, 1987.]
2.55.160 Vacancies in offices in cities of the first and second class.
See Section 10-3-302, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-03-002, 1987.]
2.55.170 Vacancies in offices in cities of the third class and towns.
See Section 10-3-303, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-03-003, 1987.]
Article IV. Mayor as a Member of Governing Body
2.55.180 Mayor as a voting member of governing body.
See Section 10-3-401, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-04-001, 1987.]
2.55.190 Mayor in third class city – No vote except in case of tie.
See Section 10-3-402, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-04-002, 1987.]
2.55.200 Mayor as presiding officer – Mayor pro tempore.
See Section 10-3-403, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-04-003, 1987.]
2.55.210 No veto.
See Section 10-3-404, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-04-004, 1987.]
Article V. Meetings, Procedure and Conduct – Voting
2.55.220 Meetings in cities of the first and second class.
See Section 10-3-501, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-05-001, 1987.]
2.55.230 Time, place – Exceptions.
The governing body shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as set by resolution and public notice thereof as required by statute. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-05-002, 1987.]
2.55.240 Meetings in cities of the third class and towns.
See Section 10-3-502, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-05-003, 1987.]
2.55.250 Quorum necessary to do business.
See Section 10-3-503, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-05-004, 1987.]
2.55.260 Quorum defined.
See Section 10-3-504, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-05-005, 1987.]
2.55.270 Attendance.
See Section 10-3-505, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-05-006, 1987.]
2.55.280 How the vote is taken.
See Section 10-3-506, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-05-007, 1987.]
2.55.290 Minimum vote required.
See Section 10-3-507, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-05-008, 1987.]
2.55.300 Reconsideration.
See Section 10-3-508, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-05-009, 1987.]
Article VI. Public Meetings, Executive Sessions, Records and Publication Procedure
2.55.310 Business of governing body conducted only in open meeting.
See Section 10-3-601, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-06-001, 1987.]
2.55.320 Executive sessions.
See Section 10-3-602, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-06-002, 1987.]
2.55.330 Public records.
See Section 10-3-603, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-06-003, 1987.]
2.55.340 Publication of proceedings, expenses.
See Section 10-3-604, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-06-004, 1987.]
2.55.350 Penalty.
See Section 10-3-605, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-06-005, 1987.]
2.55.360 Rules of procedure.
See Section 10-3-606, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-06-006, 1987.]
2.55.370 Rules of conduct for member of the governing body.
See Section 10-3-607, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-06-007, 1987.]
2.55.380 Rules of conduct for the public.
See Section 10-3-608, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-06-008, 1987.]
2.55.390 Action on committee reports.
See Section 10-3-609, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-06-009, 1987.]
2.55.400 Requiring attendance of witnesses, production of evidence.
See Section 10-3-610, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-06-010, 1987.]
Article VII. Municipal Ordinances, Resolutions and Procedure
2.55.410 Legislative power exercised by ordinance.
See Section 10-3-701, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-07-001, 1987.]
2.55.420 Extent of power exercised by ordinance.
See Section 10-3-702, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-07-002, 1987.]
2.55.430 Penalty for violation of ordinance.
See Section 10-3-703, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-07-003, 1987.]
2.55.440 Form of ordinance.
See Section 10-3-704, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-07-004, 1987.]
2.55.450 Requirements as to form.
See Section 10-3-705, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-07-005, 1987.]
2.55.460 Revision of ordinances.
See Section 10-3-706, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-07-006, 1987.]
2.55.470 Power to codify ordinances.
See Section 10-3-707, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-07-007, 1987.]
2.55.480 Arrangement of ordinances.
See Section 10-3-708, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-07-008, 1987.]
2.55.490 Repeal of conflicting provisions – Title.
See Section 10-3-709, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-07-009, 1987.]
2.55.500 Publication in book, pamphlet or looseleaf form – State statutes.
See Section 10-3-710, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-07-010, 1987.]
2.55.510 Publication of ordinances.
See Section 10-3-711, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-07-011, 1987.]
2.55.520 Effective date.
See Section 10-3-712, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-07-012, 1987.]
2.55.530 Recording, numbering, and certification of passage.
See Section 10-3-713, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-07-013, 1987.]
2.55.540 Contents, dates, publication proved under seal.
See Section 10-3-714, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-07-014, 1987.]
2.55.550 Municipal ordinances received in evidence.
See Section 10-3-715, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-07-015, 1987.]
2.55.560 Fines and forfeitures – Disposition.
See Section 10-3-716, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-07-016, 1987.]
2.55.570 Purpose of resolutions.
See Section 10-3-717, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-07-017, 1987.]
2.55.580 Form of resolution.
See Section 10-3-718, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-07-018, 1987.]
2.55.590 Resolutions need no publication effective date.
See Section 10-3-719, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-07-019, 1987.]
Article VIII. Municipal Administration
2.55.600 Administrative powers in cities of the first class.
See Section 10-3-801, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-08-001, 1987.]
2.55.610 Designation of department head in cities of the first class.
See Section 10-3-802, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-08-002, 1987.]
2.55.620 Officers limited to one office.
See Section 10-3-803, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-08-003, 1987.]
2.55.630 Change in names, functions, and superintendents of departments.
See Section 10-3-804, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-08-004, 1987.]
2.55.640 Administrative powers in cities of the second class.
See Section 10-3-805, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-08-005, 1987.]
2.55.650 Designation of department head in cities of the second class.
See Section 10-3-806, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-08-006, 1987.]
2.55.660 Commissioners may administer two departments – Change in names, functions and superintendents.
See Section 10-3-807, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-08-007, 1987.]
2.55.670 Administration vested in mayor.
See Section 10-3-808, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-08-008, 1987.]
2.55.680 Powers of mayors in cities of the third class and towns.
See Section 10-3-809, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-08-009, 1987.]
2.55.690 Additional powers and duties of elected officials in cities of the third class and towns.
See Section 10-3-810, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-08-010, 1987.]
2.55.700 Members of the governing body may be appointed to administration in cities of the third class and towns.
See Section 10-3-811, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-08-011, 1987.]
2.55.710 Change of duties in cities of the third class and towns.
See Section 10-3-812, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-08-012, 1987.]
2.55.720 General administrative powers of all municipalities.
See Section 10-3-813, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-08-013, 1987.]
2.55.730 Personnel assigned to one or more departments.
See Section 10-3-814, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-08-014, 1987.]
2.55.740 Rules and regulations for administration of municipalities.
See Section 10-3-815, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-08-015, 1987.]
2.55.750 May require that appointed officers reside in municipality.
See Section 10-3-816, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-08-016, 1987.]
2.55.760 Elected executives to appoint their deputies.
See Section 10-3-817, Utah Code Annotated 1953. [Ord. 87-34 § 3-08-017, 1987.]