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UT Code § 67-8-4 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 67 - State Officers and Employees|Chapter 8 - Utah Elected Official and Judicial Salary Act|Section 4 - State Elected Official and Judicial Compensation Commission created -- Composition -- Appointment -- Terms -- Organization -- Vacancies -- Quorum -- Compensation -- Staff.

 Effective 5/12/2020  67-8-4. State Elected Official and Judicial Compensation Commission created -- Composition -- Appointment -- Terms -- Organization -- Vacancies -- Quorum -- Compensation -- Staff.    (1) There is created a state Elected Official and Judicial Compensation Commission comprised of six members, not more than three of whom may be from the same political party, appointed as follows:   (a) one member appointed by the governor;     (b) one member appointed by the president of the Senate;     (c) one member appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives;     (d) two members appointed by the other three appointed members; and     (e) one member appointed by the State Bar Commission.       (2)   (a) Except as required by Subsection (2)(b), all persons appointed to the commission shall serve four-year terms or until their successors are duly appointed and qualified.     (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (2)(a), the appointing authority shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of commission members are staggered so that approximately half of the commission is appointed every two years.       (3)   (a) The commission shall select a chair and a vice chair from opposite political parties at its first meeting.     (b) Four members of the commission constitute a quorum.     (c) The action of a majority of a quorum constitutes the action of the commission.       (4) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term.     (5) An individual may not serve as a member of the commission if the individual is a member or employee of the legislative branch, judicial branch, or executive branch.     (6) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:   (a) Section 63A-3-106;     (b) Section 63A-3-107; and     (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.       (7) A nonpartisan office of the Legislature, selected by the president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives, shall staff the commission.    Amended by Chapter 432, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 67-8-5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 67 - State Officers and Employees|Chapter 8 - Utah Elected Official and Judicial Salary Act|Section 5 - Duties of commission -- Salary recommendations.

 Effective 7/1/2021  67-8-5. Duties of commission -- Salary recommendations.    (1) The commission shall recommend to the Legislature:   (a) salaries for the governor, the lieutenant governor, the attorney general, the state auditor, and the state treasurer; and     (b) salaries for justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the constitutional and statutory courts of record.       (2) In making the salary recommendations described in Subsection (1), the commission shall:   (a) consider:   (i) the education and experience required for the position;     (ii) the responsibility required of the position;     (iii) whether the position requires accountability for funds or staff;     (iv) wages paid for other comparable public and private employment in the state and in other similarly situated states;     (v) any increase in the Consumer Price Index since the commission's last recommendations; and     (vi) any other factors typically used to make similar recommendations;       (b) consult with the Division of Human Resource Management; and     (c) for the salary recommendations described in Subsection (1)(b), consult with the Judicial Council.       (3) No later than January 2, the commission shall submit an annual electronic report to the Executive Appropriations Committee, the president of the Senate, the speaker of the House of Representatives, and the governor that:   (a) briefly summarizes the commission's activities during the previous calendar year; and     (b) provides any recommendations to modify the salaries of:   (i) the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, state auditor, or state treasurer; or     (ii) the justices of the Supreme Court or judges of the constitutional and statutory courts of record.         (4) The Judicial Council shall cooperate with the commission in providing information relevant to the duties of the commission.    Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 67-9-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 67 - State Officers and Employees|Chapter 9 - Deputy Officers|Section 1 - Appointment -- Powers.

67-9-1. Appointment -- Powers.  The state auditor, the state treasurer, the attorney general, and the superintendent of public instruction may each appoint a deputy, who may, during the absence or disability of the principal, perform all the duties pertaining to the office, except those required of the principal as a member of any board. The principal shall be answerable for neglect or misconduct in office of his deputy, and may require from him a bond for his own security. The appointment of a deputy shall be in writing, and shall be revocable at the pleasure of the principal; and all such appointments and revocations shall be filed with the lieutenant governor.  Amended by Chapter 68, 1984 General Session
UT Code § 67-9-2 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 67 - State Officers and Employees|Chapter 9 - Deputy Officers|Section 2 - Official bonds.

67-9-2. Official bonds.  Where a deputy of any state officer is required to give a bond to the state he shall give a surety-company bond, and the premium therefor shall be paid by the state.  No Change Since 1953
UT Code § 67-10-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 67 - State Officers and Employees|Chapter 10 - Reports of Officers|Section 1 - Reports of expenditures of appropriations -- Exceptions.

67-10-1. Reports of expenditures of appropriations -- Exceptions.  Excepting the governor and the state auditor, all state officers, state boards and commissions, and the officers of all state institutions, to whom and for which appropriations are made, shall submit to the Division of Archives a detailed statement, under oath, of the manner in which all appropriations for their respective departments and institutions have been expended.  Amended by Chapter 67, 1984 General Session
UT Code § 67-10-2 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 67 - State Officers and Employees|Chapter 10 - Reports of Officers|Section 2 - Accounts to be closed at end of fiscal year.

67-10-2. Accounts to be closed at end of fiscal year.  All officers who are required by law to report annually or biennially to the Legislature or governor shall close their accounts at the end of the fiscal year, and as soon thereafter as practicable shall prepare and compile the material for their respective reports.  Amended by Chapter 153, 1957 General Session
UT Code § 67-11-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 67 - State Officers and Employees|Chapter 11 - Federal Social Security|Section 1 - Declaration of policy.

67-11-1. Declaration of policy.  In order to extend to employees of the state and its political subdivisions and to the dependents and survivors of such employees, the basic protection accorded to others by the old-age and survivors insurance system embodied in the Social Security Act, it is hereby declared to be the policy of the Legislature, subject to the limitations of this act, that such steps be taken as to provide such protection to employees of the state and its political subdivisions within the limitations permitted under the Social Security Act.  Amended by Chapter 184, 1973 General Session
UT Code § 67-11-4 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 67 - State Officers and Employees|Chapter 11 - Federal Social Security|Section 4 - Payments into Contribution Fund by employees.

67-11-4. Payments into Contribution Fund by employees.    (1) Every employee of the state whose services are covered by an agreement entered into under Section 67-11-3 shall be required to pay contributions for the period of such coverage, into the Contribution Fund established by Section 67-11-6 with respect to wages, as defined in Section 67-11-2, equal to the amount of tax which would be imposed by Section 1400 of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act if such services constituted employment within the meaning of that act. This liability shall arise in consideration of the employee's retention in the service of the state, or his entry upon such service, after February 14, 1951.     (2) The contribution imposed by this section shall be collected by the authorized state fiscal officers by deducting the amount of the contribution from wages as and when paid, but failure to make such deduction shall not relieve the employee from liability for such contribution.     (3) If more or less than the correct amount of the contribution imposed by this section is paid or deducted with respect to any remuneration, proper adjustments, or refund if adjustment is impracticable, shall be made, without interest, in such manner and at such times as the state agency shall prescribe.    Amended by Chapter 306, 2007 General Session
UT Code § 67-11-8 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 67 - State Officers and Employees|Chapter 11 - Federal Social Security|Section 8 - Utah State Social Security Agency -- Creation of -- Powers and prerogatives of.

67-11-8. Utah State Social Security Agency -- Creation of -- Powers and prerogatives of.    (1) The state finance commission is hereby designated as the state agency authorized to administer this act, and for that purpose shall be known as the Utah State Social Security Agency.     (2) The state agency shall have power to establish and maintain records, employ such personnel, accountants and attorneys and to do all things necessary to the proper administration of this act. It shall make and publish such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this act, as it finds necessary or appropriate to the efficient administration of the functions with which it is charged under this act.    No Change Since 1953
UT Code § 67-11-9 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 67 - State Officers and Employees|Chapter 11 - Federal Social Security|Section 9 - Studies by state agency.

67-11-9. Studies by state agency.  The state agency shall make studies concerning the problem of old-age and survivors insurance protection for employees of the state and local governments and their instrumentalities and concerning the operation of agreements made and plans approved under this chapter.  Amended by Chapter 135, 1997 General Session
UT Code § 67-16-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 67 - State Officers and Employees|Chapter 16 - Utah Public Officers' and Employees' Ethics Act|Section 1 - Short title.

67-16-1. Short title.  This chapter is known as the "Utah Public Officers' and Employees' Ethics Act."  Amended by Chapter 147, 1989 General Session
UT Code § 67-16-2 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 67 - State Officers and Employees|Chapter 16 - Utah Public Officers' and Employees' Ethics Act|Section 2 - Purpose of chapter.

67-16-2. Purpose of chapter.  The purpose of this chapter is to set forth standards of conduct for officers and employees of the state of Utah and its political subdivisions in areas where there are actual or potential conflicts of interest between their public duties and their private interests. In this manner the Legislature intends to promote the public interest and strengthen the faith and confidence of the people of Utah in the integrity of their government. It does not intend to deny any public officer or employee the opportunities available to all other citizens of the state to acquire private economic or other interests so long as this does not interfere with his full and faithful discharge of his public duties.  Amended by Chapter 147, 1989 General Session
UT Code § 67-16-4 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 67 - State Officers and Employees|Chapter 16 - Utah Public Officers' and Employees' Ethics Act|Section 4 - Improperly disclosing or using private, controlled, or protected information -- Using position to secure privileges or exemptions -- Accepting employment that would impair independence of judgment or ethical performance -- Exception.

 Effective 3/22/2018  67-16-4. Improperly disclosing or using private, controlled, or protected information -- Using position to secure privileges or exemptions -- Accepting employment that would impair independence of judgment or ethical performance -- Exception.    (1) Except as provided in Subsection (3), it is an offense for a public officer, public employee, or legislator to:   (a) accept employment or engage in any business or professional activity that he might reasonably expect would require or induce him to improperly disclose controlled information that he has gained by reason of his official position;     (b) disclose or improperly use controlled, private, or protected information acquired by reason of his official position or in the course of official duties in order to further substantially the officer's or employee's personal economic interest or to secure special privileges or exemptions for himself or others;     (c) use or attempt to use his official position to:   (i) further substantially the officer's or employee's personal economic interest; or     (ii) secure special privileges or exemptions for himself or others;       (d) accept other employment that he might expect would impair his independence of judgment in the performance of his public duties; or     (e) accept other employment that he might expect would interfere with the ethical performance of his public duties.       (2)   (a) Subsection (1) does not apply to the provision of education-related services to public school students by public education employees acting outside their regular employment.     (b) The conduct referred to in Subsection (2)(a) is subject to Section 53E-3-512.       (3) This section does not apply to a public officer, public employee, or legislator who engages in conduct that constitutes a violation of this section to the extent that the public officer, public employee, or legislator is chargeable, for the same conduct, under Section 63G-6a-2404 or Section 76-8-105.    Amended by Chapter 415, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 67-16-5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 67 - State Officers and Employees|Chapter 16 - Utah Public Officers' and Employees' Ethics Act|Section 5 - Accepting gift, compensation, or loan -- When prohibited.

 Effective 3/29/2014  67-16-5. Accepting gift, compensation, or loan -- When prohibited.    (1) As used in this section, "economic benefit tantamount to a gift" includes:   (a) a loan at an interest rate that is substantially lower than the commercial rate then currently prevalent for similar loans; and     (b) compensation received for private services rendered at a rate substantially exceeding the fair market value of the services.       (2) Except as provided in Subsection (4), it is an offense for a public officer or public employee to knowingly receive, accept, take, seek, or solicit, directly or indirectly for himself or another a gift of substantial value or a substantial economic benefit tantamount to a gift:   (a) that would tend improperly to influence a reasonable person in the person's position to depart from the faithful and impartial discharge of the person's public duties;     (b) that the public officer or public employee knows or that a reasonable person in that position should know under the circumstances is primarily for the purpose of rewarding the public officer or public employee for official action taken; or     (c) if the public officer or public employee recently has been, is now, or in the near future may be involved in any governmental action directly affecting the donor or lender, unless a disclosure of the gift, compensation, or loan and other relevant information has been made in the manner provided in Section 67-16-6.       (3) Subsection (2) does not apply to:   (a) an occasional nonpecuniary gift, having a value of not in excess of $50;     (b) an award publicly presented in recognition of public services;     (c) any bona fide loan made in the ordinary course of business; or     (d) a political campaign contribution.       (4) This section does not apply to a public officer or public employee who engages in conduct that constitutes a violation of this section to the extent that the public officer or public employee is chargeable, for the same conduct, under Section 63G-6a-2404 or Section 76-8-105.    Amended by Chapter 196, 2014 General Session
UT Code § 67-16-5.3 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 67 - State Officers and Employees|Chapter 16 - Utah Public Officers' and Employees' Ethics Act|Section 5.3 - Requiring donation, payment, or service to government agency in exchange for approval -- When prohibited.

 Effective 3/29/2014  67-16-5.3. Requiring donation, payment, or service to government agency in exchange for approval -- When prohibited.    (1) Except as provided in Subsection (3), it is an offense for a public officer, public employee, or legislator to demand from any person as a condition of granting any application or request for a permit, approval, or other authorization, that the person donate personal property, money, or services to any agency.     (2)   (a) Subsection (1) does not apply to any donation of property, funds, or services to an agency that is:   (i) expressly required by statute, ordinance, or agency rule;     (ii) mutually agreed to between the applicant and the entity issuing the permit, approval, or other authorization;     (iii) made voluntarily by the applicant; or     (iv) a condition of a consent decree, settlement agreement, or other binding instrument entered into to resolve, in whole or in part, an actual or threatened agency enforcement action.       (b) If a person donates property, funds, or services to an agency, the agency shall, as part of the permit or other written authorization:   (i) identify that a donation has been made;     (ii) describe the donation;     (iii) certify, in writing, that the donation was voluntary; and     (iv) place that information in its files.         (3) This section does not apply to a public officer, public employee, or legislator who engages in conduct that constitutes a violation of this section to the extent that the public officer, public employee, or legislator is chargeable, for the same conduct, under Section 63G-6a-2404 or Section 76-8-105.    Amended by Chapter 196, 2014 General Session
UT Code § 67-16-5.6 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 67 - State Officers and Employees|Chapter 16 - Utah Public Officers' and Employees' Ethics Act|Section 5.6 - Offering donation, payment, or service to government agency in exchange for approval -- When prohibited.

 Effective 3/29/2014  67-16-5.6. Offering donation, payment, or service to government agency in exchange for approval -- When prohibited.    (1) Except as provided in Subsection (3), it is an offense for any person to donate or offer to donate personal property, money, or services to any agency on the condition that the agency or any other agency approve any application or request for a permit, approval, or other authorization.     (2)   (a) Subsection (1) does not apply to any donation of property, funds, or services to an agency that is:   (i) otherwise expressly required by statute, ordinance, or agency rule;     (ii) mutually agreed to between the applicant and the entity issuing the permit, approval, or other authorization;     (iii) a condition of a consent decree, settlement agreement, or other binding instrument entered into to resolve, in whole or in part, an actual or threatened agency enforcement action; or     (iv) made without condition.       (b) The person making the donation of property, funds, or services shall include with the donation a signed written statement certifying that the donation is made without condition.     (c) The agency receiving the donation shall place the signed written statement in its files.       (3) This section does not apply to a person who engages in conduct that constitutes a violation of this section to the extent that the person is chargeable, for the same conduct, under Section 63G-6a-2404 or Section 76-8-105.    Amended by Chapter 196, 2014 General Session
UT Code § 67-16-6 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 67 - State Officers and Employees|Chapter 16 - Utah Public Officers' and Employees' Ethics Act|Section 6 - Receiving compensation for assistance in transaction involving an agency -- Filing sworn statement.

 Effective 3/29/2014  67-16-6. Receiving compensation for assistance in transaction involving an agency -- Filing sworn statement.    (1) Except as provided in Subsection (5), it is an offense for a public officer or public employee to receive or agree to receive compensation for assisting any person or business entity in any transaction involving an agency unless the public officer or public employee files a sworn, written statement containing the information required by Subsection (2) with:   (a) the head of the officer or employee's own agency;     (b) the agency head of the agency with which the transaction is being conducted; and     (c) the state attorney general.       (2) The statement shall contain:   (a) the name and address of the public officer or public employee involved;     (b) the name of the public officer's or public employee's agency;     (c) the name and address of the person or business entity being or to be assisted; and     (d) a brief description of:   (i) the transaction as to which service is rendered or is to be rendered; and     (ii) the nature of the service performed or to be performed.         (3) The statement required to be filed under Subsection (1) shall be filed within 10 days after the date of any agreement between the public officer or public employee and the person or business entity being assisted or the receipt of compensation, whichever is earlier.     (4) The statement is public information and shall be available for examination by the public.     (5) This section does not apply to a public officer or public employee who engages in conduct that constitutes a violation of this section to the extent that the public officer or public employee is chargeable, for the same conduct, under Section 63G-6a-2404 or Section 76-8-105.    Amended by Chapter 196, 2014 General Session