Utah Code § 17B-2a-808.1 — Utah Code / Title 17B / Chapter 17B-2a / § 17B-2a-808.1
§ 17B-2a-808.1. Large public transit district transit commission powers and duties -- Adoption of ordinances, resolutions, or orders -- Effective date of ordinances.
Status: in_force

(1) The powers and duties of the transit commission of a large public transit district stated in this section replace any powers and duties stated in Section 17B-1-301. (2) (a) The transit commission of each large public transit district shall, at least monthly, hold public meetings and receive public comment. (b) The transit commission may conduct public meetings described in Subsection (2)(a) at various locations throughout the public transit district. (3) The transit commission shall perform the following duties, which shall occur in a public meeting described in Subsection (2): (a) approve an annual budget, which shall emphasize fiscal responsibility, increasing ridership, and maintaining a state of good repair; (b) approve any interlocal agreement with a local jurisdiction; (c) approve a strategic long-range transit plan for development and operations proposed by the executive director in accordance with Subsection 17B-2a-811.1(5)(b); (d) vote on adoption of transit commission ordinances and bylaws; and (e) review and recommend a proposal from the executive director for the issuance of a bond. (4) The transit commission shall: (a) in consultation with local stakeholders, work to establish and enhance transit infrastructure to provide cohesive and efficient public transit services throughout the service area of the large public transit district; (b) cause an annual audit of all public transit district books and accounts to be made by an independent certified public accountant; (c) (i) as soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, submit to each county, municipality, council of governments, and metropolitan planning organization within the public transit district, and make available upon request, a financial report showing: (A) the result of the transit district operations during the preceding fiscal year; (B) an accounting of the expenditures of all local sales and use tax revenues generated under Title 59, Chapter 12, Part 22, Local Option Sales and Use Taxes for Transportation Act; (C) the transit district's financial status on the final day of the fiscal year; and (D) the transit district's progress and efforts to improve the transit district's fiscal outlook relative to the previous fiscal year; and (ii) supply copies of the report under Subsection (4)(c)(i) to the general public upon request; (d) (i) direct the internal auditor appointed under Section 17B-2a-810 to conduct audits that the transit commission determines to be the most critical to the success of the organization; (ii) if requested by the executive director, direct the internal auditor appointed under Section 17B-2a-810 to conduct an audit of an internal issue of the large public transit district; and (iii) hear audit reports for audits conducted in accordance with this Subsection (4)(d); (e) at least annually, engage with the safety and security team of the large public transit district to ensure coordination with local municipalities and counties; (f) at least annually, engage with the relevant metropolitan planning organizations and other stakeholders; (g) at least annually, for the commissioners nominated by the councils of government, engage with the councils of government about community and local needs, investments, and services; (h) engage with elected officials or staff from municipalities and counties within the large public transit district; and (i) consult with local officials and stakeholders: (i) to review routes, service changes, and service improvements; and (ii) regarding the approvals described in Subsections (3)(a) through (c). (5) A transit commission of a large public transit district may: (a) approve and pass ordinances, resolutions, and orders that are: (i) not repugnant to the United States Constitution, the Utah Constitution, or the provisions of this part; and (ii) necessary for: (A) the governance of the affairs of the district; and (B) carrying into effect the provisions of this part; (b) provide by resolution, under terms and conditions the transit commission considers fit, for the payment of demands against the district without prior specific approval by the transit commission, if the payment is: (i) for a purpose for which the expenditure has been previously approved by the transit commission; (ii) in an amount no greater than the amount authorized; and (iii) approved by the executive director or other officer or deputy as the transit commission prescribes; or (c) appoint a custodian for the funds and securities under large public transit district control. (6) A transit commissioner or a hearing officer designated by the transit commission may administer oaths and affirmations in a public transit district investigation or proceeding. (7) (a) The vote of the transit commission on each ordinance or resolution shall be by roll call vote with each affirmative and negative vote recorded. (b) The transit commission may not adopt an ordinance unless the ordinance is introduced at least 48 hours before the transit commission adopts the ordinance. (c) Each ordinance adopted by the transit commission shall take effect upon adoption, unless the ordinance provides otherwise.