Utah § 11-50-202 - Designating chief administrative officer -- Designating chief financial officer.

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§ 11-50-202. Designating chief administrative officer -- Designating chief financial officer.

11-50-202.  Designating chief administrative officer -- Designating chief financial officer.
(1)
(a) The chief administrative officer of a political subdivision is:
(i) the individual appointed as the chief administrative officer of the political subdivision in accordance with statute; or
(ii) if a chief administrative officer is not appointed in accordance with statute, the individual designated as the chief administrative officer by the governing body of the political subdivision.
(b) In designating a chief administrative officer under this Subsection (1), the governing body shall designate the individual who holds a managerial or similar position to perform administrative duties or functions for the political subdivision.
(2)
(a) The chief financial officer of a political subdivision is:
(i) the individual appointed as the chief financial officer of the political subdivision in accordance with statute; or
(ii) if a chief financial officer is not appointed in accordance with statute, the individual designated as the chief financial officer by the governing body of the political subdivision.
(b) In designating a chief financial officer under this Subsection (2), the governing body shall designate the individual who has primary responsibility for preparing the annual financial report.


Enacted by Chapter 367, 2013 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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