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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The term of each council member is four years, unless the term is earlier terminated by:
(a) the authority that designated the member;
(b) the member ceasing to hold the office that qualified the member for membership; or
(c) voluntary resignation.
(2) A member whose term has expired may continue, for not more than four months, to serve as a council member until a successor is selected and approved.
(3) Council members may serve for more than one successive term.
(4) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for a full term that commences on the date of council approval. The vacancy shall be filled according to the provisions of Section 67-5a-1.
(5) The council shall elect by a majority vote one of its members as chair at its first meeting and then annually.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 67. State Officers and Employees § 67-5a-2. Terms--Filling vacancies--Chair - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-67-state-officers-and-employees/ut-code-sect-67-5a-2/
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