Utah § 11-13-102 - Purpose of chapter.
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§ 11-13-102. Purpose of chapter.
The purpose of this chapter is:
| (1) | to permit local governmental units to make the most efficient use of their powers by enabling them to cooperate with other localities on a basis of mutual advantage and thereby to provide services and facilities in a manner and under forms of governmental organization that will accord best with geographic, economic, population and other factors influencing the needs and development of local communities; and |
| (2) | to provide the benefit of economy of scale, economic development, and utilization of natural resources for the overall promotion of the general welfare of the state. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 286, 2002 General Session
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