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Home » US Law » 2022 Utah Code » Title 67 - State Officers and Employees » Chapter 5a - Utah Prosecution Council » Section 2 – Terms — Filling vacancies — Chair.

Affected by 63I-1-267 on 7/1/2027

Effective 5/14/2019
67-5a-2. Terms — Filling vacancies — Chair.

  • (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.

Amended by Chapter 86, 2019 General Session