Utah Code Title 10. Utah Municipal Code § 10-3b-402. Mayor in a five-member council form of government

(a) is a regular and voting member of the council;

(b) is the chair of the council and presides at all council meetings;

(c) exercises ceremonial functions for the municipality;

(d) may not veto any ordinance, tax levy, or appropriation passed by the council;  and

(e) except as modified by ordinance under Subsection 10-3b-403(2), has the powers and duties described in Section 10-3b-104.

(2)(a) 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:

(b) 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).