Utah § 17-76-510 - Vacancies in civil service positions.
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§ 17-76-510. Vacancies in civil service positions.
17-76-510. Vacancies in civil service positions.
Any vacancy occurring in any county fire civil service position in any county fire department subject to this part shall be filled by an employee of the department having a lesser, equal, or superior position than that in which the vacancy occurs if that employee submits to examination for the position, is found qualified, and is certified by the executive director as provided in this part.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 14, 2025 Special Session 1
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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