Utah SJR016 amends legislative ethics rules to remove term limits for commission members, modify complaint dismissal criteria, and authorize chair.

Utah SJR016 amends legislative ethics rules by removing term limits for members of the Independent Legislative Ethics Commission, allowing them to serve more than two consecutive terms. It modifies the circumstances under which the commission may dismiss a complaint, including when the complainant and respondent agree to corrective actions. The resolution also authorizes the chair of the commission or an ethics committee to designate a member with legal expertise to preside over meetings.

Utah SJR016 amends legislative ethics rules to remove term limits for commission members, modify complaint dismissal criteria, and authorize chair.

Utah SJR016 amends legislative ethics rules by removing term limits for members of the Independent Legislative Ethics Commission, allowing them to serve more than two consecutive terms. It modifies the circumstances under which the commission may dismiss a complaint, including when the complainant and respondent agree to corrective actions. The resolution also authorizes the chair of the commission or an ethics committee to designate a member with legal expertise to preside over meetings.