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10-3-1203. Election requirements and procedure for organization under different form of government.
(1) Except as provided in Subsection 10-2-303(1)(b), each municipality retains the form of government under which it is operating unless it changes its form as provided in this part.
(2) Regardless of its class under Section 10-2-301, a municipality may reorganize as provided in this part and may choose as a form of government:
(a) a five-member council form;
(b) a six-member council form;
(c) a council-mayor form; or
(d) a council-manager form.
(3) Reorganization under Subsection (2) shall be by approval of a majority of registered voters of the municipality voting in a special election held for that purpose.
(4) (a) The proposal may be entered on the ballot by resolution passed by the governing body of the municipality or by initiative as provided for in Title 20A, Chapter 7, Part 5, Local Initiatives - Procedures.
(b) The resolution or petition shall state the number, method of election, and initial terms of council members and shall specify the boundaries of districts substantially equal in population if some or all council members are to be chosen from these districts.
(5) (a) The proposal shall be voted upon at a special election to be held not more than twelve months after the resolution is passed or after receipt of a valid initiative petition.
(b) The ballot for the special election to adopt or reject one of the forms of municipal government shall be in substantially the following form:
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Shall (name of municipality), Utah, adopt Yes
the (council-mayor) (council-manager)
(five-member council)
(six-member council) form of
municipal government? No
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Amended by Chapter 371, 2004 General Session
Amended by Chapter 202, 2004 General Session
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