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.