1st Sub. S.B. 133
         OPTIONAL FORMS OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT

House Floor Amendments

March 4, 1998 4:14 PM



Representative Steve Barth proposes the following amendments:

1.    Page 15, Line 7:    After "Section 17-35a-503;" delete "or"

2.    Page 15, Line 8:    After "Section 17-35a-504" insert:

        "; or
        (f) the restricted taxing authority form under Section 17-35a-505
"

3.    Page 21, Line 6:    After line 6 insert:

        "Section 19. Section 17-35a-505 is enacted to read:
         17-35a-505. Restricted taxing authority form of county government.
        (1) The optional form of county government known as the "restricted taxing authority" form may consist of a structure and power that differ from those of the forms provided for under Sections 17-35a-501, 17-35a-502, 17-35a-503, and 17-35a-504.
        (2)(a) Under the optional form of county government provided for in this section, a county possess all powers granted to county government by the Utah Constitution, statutes, or county government charter, except as provided in Subsection (2)(b).
        (b) A county adopting the "restricted taxing authority" form of county government under this section may not levy a tax, unless the Legislature has expressly authorized the several counties to levy such a tax.
        (3)(a) The structure and management of the optional form of county government allowed by this section shall be set forth in the charter.
        (b) The charter shall require:
        (i) that the chief executive officer of the county be elected at large by the voters of the county; and
        (ii) checks and balances between the chief executive officer and the county legislative body.
"

         Renumber remaining sections accordingly.