Utah SB0266 revises county governance, emphasizing the council-manager form and limiting delegation of powers.
Utah SB0266 amends county governance by emphasizing the council-manager form of government. It vests executive powers in the county council and restricts delegation of powers to the county manager. The bill prohibits unelected county employees from performing executive duties and mandates that county managers cannot influence elections or receive automatic contract renewals. It also outlines procedures for redistricting and the appointment of interim county managers. The changes take effect on May 6, 2026.
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