Utah § 17-62-504 - Amendment of optional plan.

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§ 17-62-504. Amendment of optional plan.

Effective 5/6/2026
17-62-504.  Amendment of optional plan.
(1)Subject to Subsection (2), an optional plan, after going into effect following an election held under Section 17-62-501, may be amended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the county legislative body.
(2)Notwithstanding Subsection (1), an amendment to an optional plan that is in effect may not take effect until a majority of registered voters voting in a general or special election at which the amendment is proposed approve the amendment, if the amendment changes:
(a)the size or makeup of the legislative body, except for adjustments necessary due to decennial reapportionment; or
(b)the distribution of powers between the executive and legislative branches of county government.


Amended by Chapter 97, 2026 General Session

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