§ 17-52-301. Procedure for appointing members to study committee.

(1) Each member of a study committee shall be appointed by an appointment council as provided in this section.

(2)

(a) The county executive shall convene a meeting of the three members of the appointment council referred to in Subsections 17-52-101(1)(a), (b), and (c) within 10 days after the canvass of an election under Section 17-52-203.5 if a majority of those voting voted in favor of establishing a study committee.

(b) Within 10 days of the convening of the first meeting under Subsection (2)(a), the three members of the appointment council shall designate the remaining two members referred to in Subsection 17-52-101(1)(d).

(3)

(a) Within 30 days of the designation of the remaining two members under Subsection (2)(b), the appointment council shall:

(i) appoint the members to the study committee; and

(ii) notify in writing the appointees, the county executive, and the county legislative body of the appointments.

(b) In making appointments to the study committee, the appointment council shall work to achieve a broadly representative membership.

(c) The appointment council may not appoint a person to the study committee unless that person:

(i) is a registered voter in the county whose form of government will be studied by the study committee; and

(ii) does not hold any public office or employment other than membership on the appointment council.

Amended by Chapter 241, 2001 General Session