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2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 54 - THREE-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WITH CHANGES IN OTHER COUNTY OFFICES › Section 31-5406 - COUNTY ASSESSOR.

31-5406. COUNTY ASSESSOR. For purposes of this act, the duties of the county assessor shall be as provided in title 63, Idaho Code, and as otherwise prescribed by law. A county assessor:
(1) Shall continue to be elected to a term of four (4) years and to perform all the duties and responsibilities of the office; or
(2) Shall be elected to a different term of office as provided in the resolution or petition, but not to exceed four (4) years, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(3) Shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners and perform all the duties of the office; or
(4) The office shall be eliminated with the duties and responsibilities of the office to be performed by one (1) or more other elected officers or appointed persons as provided in the resolution or petition. The resolution or petition shall identify those duties of the office for which each other officer or appointee shall be responsible.
History:
[31-5406, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 5, p. 935.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 54 - THREE-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WITH CHANGES IN OTHER COUNTY OFFICES › Section 31-5407 - COUNTY SHERIFF.

31-5407. COUNTY SHERIFF. For purposes of this act, the duties of the county sheriff shall be as provided in chapter 22, title 31, Idaho Code, and as otherwise prescribed by law. A county sheriff:
(1) Shall continue to be elected to a term of four (4) years and to perform all the duties and responsibilities of the office; or
(2) Shall be elected to a different term of office as provided in the resolution or petition, but not to exceed four (4) years, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(3) Shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners and perform all the duties of the office; or
(4) The office shall be eliminated with the duties and responsibilities of the office to be performed by one (1) or more other qualified elected officers or appointed persons as provided in the resolution or petition. The office of sheriff may not be consolidated with the office of the prosecuting attorney or the office of the clerk of the district court. The resolution or petition shall identify those duties of the county sheriff for which each other officer or appointee shall be responsible.
History:
[31-5407, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 5, p. 935.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 54 - THREE-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WITH CHANGES IN OTHER COUNTY OFFICES › Section 31-5408 - COUNTY CORONER.

31-5408. COUNTY CORONER. For purposes of this act the duties of the county coroner shall be as provided in chapter 28, title 31, Idaho Code, and as otherwise prescribed by law. A county coroner:
(1) Shall continue to be elected to a term of four (4) years and to perform all the duties and responsibilities of the office; or
(2) Shall be elected to a different term of office as provided in the resolution or petition, but not to exceed four (4) years, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(3) Shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners and perform all the duties of the office; or
(4) The office shall be eliminated with the duties and responsibilities of the office to be performed by one (1) or more other elected officers or appointed persons as provided in the resolution or petition. The resolution or petition shall identify those duties of the office for which each other officer or appointee shall be responsible.
History:
[31-5408, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 5, p. 936.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 54 - THREE-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WITH CHANGES IN OTHER COUNTY OFFICES › Section 31-5409 - COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

31-5409. COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. For purposes of this act, the duties of the county prosecuting attorney shall be as provided in chapter 26, title 31, Idaho Code, and as otherwise prescribed by law. A county prosecuting attorney:
(1) Shall continue to be elected to a term of four (4) years and to perform all the duties and responsibilities of the office; or
(2) Shall be elected to a different term of office as provided in the resolution or petition, but not to exceed four (4) years, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(3) Shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners and perform all the duties of the office; or
(4) The office shall be eliminated with the duties and responsibilities of the office to be performed by one (1) or more other qualified elected officers, appointed persons, or persons retained on a contractual basis as provided in the resolution or petition. The office of prosecuting attorney may not be consolidated with the office of sheriff or the office of clerk of the district court. The resolution or petition shall identify those duties of the office for which each other officer, appointee or party to the contract shall be responsible.
History:
[31-5409, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 5, p. 936.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 55 - FIVE-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5501 - FIVE-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

31-5501. FIVE-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. The form of government provided in this chapter shall consist of an elected board of county commissioners comprised of five (5) members and the other officers specified in the resolution or petition from the choices provided in sections 31-5506 through 31-5511, Idaho Code.
History:
[31-5501, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 6, p. 936.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 55 - FIVE-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5502 - BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — CHANGE IN TERM OF OFFICE.

31-5502. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — CHANGE IN TERM OF OFFICE. (1) The petition or resolution shall specify the terms of office of the five-member board of county commissioners, which may be as provided in this section.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the additional members of the board of county commissioners shall be elected for a term of two (2) years, with the allotment of the four-year term between the entire commission to proceed in numerical rotation in accordance with the provisions of section 31-703, Idaho Code.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 31-703, Idaho Code, or any other provision of law to the contrary, the petition or resolution to adopt the optional form of government provided in this chapter may provide that all members of the board of county commissioners for the county be elected to serve terms of four (4) years. If approved by the electors, the commissioner for each additional district shall be elected to a term of four (4) years and commissioners for existing districts shall be elected to a term of four (4) years upon the expiration of the commissioner’s current term of office.
History:
[31-5502, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 6, p. 937.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 55 - FIVE-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5503 - FIVE-MEMBER BOARD — DISTRICTS TO BE REDRAWN — ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONERS.

31-5503. FIVE-MEMBER BOARD — DISTRICTS TO BE REDRAWN — ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONERS. (1) Upon the adoption of the form of government provided in this chapter, at the regular meeting of the board in January, preceding any election of additional county commissioners, the board must divide the county into the number of districts equal to the number of commissioners approved by the electors. The districts established shall be as nearly equal in population as possible. The redrawing of an existing district which places the incumbent county commissioner for that district outside of its boundaries shall not disqualify or otherwise affect the qualifications of the commissioner during his incumbency.
(2) The two (2) additional commissioners shall be elected at the general election following the adoption of the form of government provided in this chapter.
(3) In no event shall the term of office of any incumbent member of the board of county commissioners be affected by the adoption of the form of government provided in this chapter.
History:
[31-5503, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 6, p. 937.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 55 - FIVE-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5504 - BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY — OPTIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD.

31-5504. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY — OPTIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD. (1) Upon the adoption of the form of county government provided in this chapter, the legislative authority of the county and, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the executive authority of the county shall be vested in the five (5) member board of county commissioners.
(2) The executive authority of the county may be vested in an executive board comprised of three (3) members of the board of county commissioners chosen by the board as a whole, in a manner to be determined by the board. If the board of county commissioners determines to vest the executive authority of the county in an executive board, the board shall identify the manner in which the executive board shall be chosen and shall choose the executive board within thirty (30) days of the adoption of the form of government provided in this chapter.
History:
[31-5504, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 6, p. 937.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 55 - FIVE-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5505 - OTHER OFFICES.

31-5505. OTHER OFFICES. (1) The resolution or petition to adopt the form of government provided in this chapter shall further define the structure of the form by including one (1) selection from the choices specified for each of the offices listed in sections 31-5506 through 31-5511, Idaho Code.
(2) If the resolution or petition provides for the election of any new officers, such officers shall be elected at the general election following the adoption of the optional form of county government provided for in this chapter.
History:
[31-5505, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 6, p. 938.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 55 - FIVE-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5506 - COUNTY CLERK, EX OFFICIO AUDITOR AND RECORDER.

31-5506. COUNTY CLERK, EX OFFICIO AUDITOR AND RECORDER. For purposes of this act the duties and responsibilities of the county clerk shall be as provided in chapter 10, title 1, Idaho Code, and chapter 7, title 31, Idaho Code, or as otherwise prescribed by law; the duties of the county clerk as ex officio county auditor shall be as provided in chapter 23, title 31, Idaho Code, or as otherwise prescribed by law; and the duties of the county clerk as ex officio county recorder shall be as provided in chapter 24, title 31, Idaho Code, or as otherwise prescribed by law. A county clerk, ex officio auditor and recorder:
(1) Shall continue to be elected to a term of four (4) years and to perform all the duties and responsibilities of the office; or
(2) Shall be elected to a different term of office specified in the petition or resolution, but not to exceed four (4) years, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(3) Shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners or the executive board with the advice and consent of the entire board of county commissioners, be supervised by the entire board or the executive board, as applicable, and perform all the duties and responsibilities of the office; or
(4) The office shall be divided into two (2) or three (3) separate offices, with the persons to fill those offices to be elected or appointed in the manner provided in subsection (1), (2) or (3) of this section. The petition or resolution shall identify the name, duties and responsibilities of each office; or
(5) The office shall be eliminated as a separate office with the duties and responsibilities of the office to be performed by one (1) or more other elected officers or appointed persons as provided in the petition or resolution. The petition or resolution shall identify the duties of the office for which each other officer or appointee shall be responsible. The duties of the office as provided in chapter 10, title 1, Idaho Code, may not be consolidated with the office of the sheriff or prosecuting attorney.
History:
[31-5506, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 6, p. 938; am. 1996, ch. 326, sec. 2, p. 1111.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 55 - FIVE-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5507 - COUNTY TREASURER, EX OFFICIO TAX COLLECTOR AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR.

31-5507. COUNTY TREASURER, EX OFFICIO TAX COLLECTOR AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR. For purposes of this act, the duties of the county treasurer as ex officio public administrator shall be as provided in chapter 1, title 14, Idaho Code; and the duties of the county treasurer as county treasurer and ex officio tax collector shall be as provided in chapters 15 and 21, title 31, Idaho Code, and title 63, Idaho Code, and as otherwise prescribed by law. A county treasurer, ex officio tax collector and public administrator:
(1) Shall continue to be elected to a term of four (4) years and to perform all the duties and responsibilities of the office; or
(2) Shall be elected to a different term of office to be specified in the petition or resolution, but not to exceed four (4) years, and perform all the duties and responsibilities of the office; or
(3) Shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners or the executive board with the advice and consent of the entire board of county commissioners, be supervised by the entire board or the executive board, as applicable, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(4) The office shall be divided into two (2) or three (3) separate offices, with the persons to fill those offices to be elected or appointed in the manner provided in subsection (1), (2) or (3) of this section. The petition or resolution shall identify the name, duties and responsibilities of each office; or
(5) The office shall be eliminated as a separate office with the duties and responsibilities of the office to be performed by one (1) or more other elected officers or appointed persons as provided in the petition or resolution. The petition or resolution shall specifically identify those duties of the office for which each other officer or appointee shall be responsible.
History:
[31-5507, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 6, p. 938; am. 1996, ch. 326, sec. 2, p. 1112.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 55 - FIVE-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5508 - COUNTY ASSESSOR.

31-5508. COUNTY ASSESSOR. For purposes of this act, the duties of the county assessor shall be as provided in title 63, Idaho Code, and as otherwise prescribed by law. A county assessor:
(1) Shall continue to be elected to a term of four (4) years and to perform all the duties and responsibilities of the office; or
(2) Shall be elected to a different term of office as provided in the resolution or petition, but not to exceed four (4) years, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(3) Shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners or the executive board with the advice and consent of the entire board of county commissioners, be supervised by the entire board or the executive board, as applicable, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(4) The office shall be eliminated with the duties and responsibilities of the office to be performed by one (1) or more other elected officers or appointed persons as provided in the resolution or petition. The resolution or petition shall identify those duties of the office for which each other officer or appointee shall be responsible.
History:
[31-5508, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 6, p. 939; am. 1996, ch. 326, sec. 2, p. 1113.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 55 - FIVE-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5509 - COUNTY SHERIFF.

31-5509. COUNTY SHERIFF. For purposes of this act, the duties of the county sheriff shall be as provided in chapter 22, title 31, Idaho Code, and as otherwise prescribed by law. A county sheriff:
(1) Shall continue to be elected to a term of four (4) years and to perform all the duties and responsibilities of the office; or
(2) Shall be elected to a different term of office as provided in the resolution or petition, but not to exceed four (4) years, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(3) Shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners or the executive board with the advice and consent of the entire board of county commissioners, be supervised by the entire board or the executive board, as applicable, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(4) The office shall be eliminated with the duties and responsibilities of the office to be performed by one (1) or more other qualified elected officers or appointed persons as provided in the resolution or petition. The office of sheriff may not be consolidated with the office of the prosecuting attorney or the office of the clerk of the district court. The resolution or petition shall identify those duties of the county sheriff for which each other officer or appointee shall be responsible.
History:
[31-5509, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 6, p. 939; am. 1996, ch. 326, sec. 2, p. 1113.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 55 - FIVE-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5510 - COUNTY CORONER.

31-5510. COUNTY CORONER. For purposes of this act the duties of the county coroner shall be as provided in chapter 28, title 31, Idaho Code, and as otherwise prescribed by law. A county coroner:
(1) Shall continue to be elected to a term of four (4) years and to perform all the duties and responsibilities of the office; or
(2) Shall be elected to a different term of office as provided in the resolution or petition, but not to exceed four (4) years, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(3) Shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners or the executive board with the advice and consent of the entire board of county commissioners, be supervised by the entire board or the executive board, as applicable, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(4) The office shall be eliminated with the duties and responsibilities of the office to be performed by one (1) or more other elected officers or appointed persons as provided in the resolution or petition. The resolution or petition shall identify those duties of the office for which each other officer or appointee shall be responsible.
History:
[31-5510, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 6, p. 940; am. 1996, ch. 326, sec. 2, p. 1113.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 55 - FIVE-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5511 - COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

31-5511. COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. For purposes of this act, the duties of the county prosecuting attorney shall be as provided in chapter 26, title 31, Idaho Code, and as otherwise prescribed by law. A county prosecuting attorney:
(1) Shall continue to be elected to a term of four (4) years and to perform all the duties and responsibilities of the office; or
(2) Shall be elected to a term of office as provided in the resolution or petition, but not to exceed four (4) years, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(3) Shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners or the executive board with the advice and consent of the entire board of county commissioners, be supervised by the entire board or the executive board, as applicable, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(4) The office shall be eliminated as a separate office with the duties and responsibilities of the office to be performed by one (1) or more other qualified elected officers, appointed persons or persons retained on a contractual basis as provided in the resolution or petition. The office of prosecuting attorney may not be consolidated with the office of sheriff or the office of clerk of the district court. The resolution or petition shall identify those duties of the office for which each other officer, appointee or party to the contract shall be responsible.
History:
[31-5511. added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 6, p. 940; am. 1996, ch. 326, sec. 2, p. 1114.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 56 - SEVEN-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5601 - SEVEN-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

31-5601. SEVEN-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. The form of government provided in this chapter shall consist of an elected board of county commissioners comprised of seven (7) members and the other officers specified in the resolution or petition from the choices provided in sections 31-5606 through 31-5611, Idaho Code.
History:
[31-5601, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 7, p. 941.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 56 - SEVEN-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5602 - BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — CHANGE IN TERM OF OFFICE.

31-5602. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — CHANGE IN TERM OF OFFICE. (1) The petition or resolution shall specify the terms of office of the seven-member board of county commissioners, which may be as provided in this section.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the additional members of the board of county commissioners shall be elected for a term of two (2) years, with the allotment of the four-year term between the entire commission to proceed in numerical rotation in accordance with the provisions of section 31-703, Idaho Code.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 31-703, Idaho Code, or any other provision of law to the contrary, the petition or resolution to adopt the optional form of government provided in this chapter may provide that all members of the board of county commissioners for the county be elected to serve terms of four (4) years. If approved by the electors, the commissioner for each additional district shall be elected to a term of four (4) years and commissioners for existing districts shall be elected to a term of four (4) years upon the expiration of the commissioner’s current term of office.
History:
[31-5602, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 7, p. 941.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 56 - SEVEN-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5603 - SEVEN-MEMBER BOARD — DISTRICTS TO BE REDRAWN — ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONERS.

31-5603. SEVEN-MEMBER BOARD — DISTRICTS TO BE REDRAWN — ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONERS. (1) Upon the adoption of the form of government provided in this chapter, at the regular meeting of the board in January, preceding any election of additional county commissioners, the board must divide the county into the number of districts equal to the number of commissioners approved by the electors. The districts established shall be as nearly equal in population as possible. The redrawing of an existing district which places the incumbent county commissioner for that district outside of its boundaries shall not disqualify or otherwise affect the qualifications of the commissioner during his incumbency.
(2) The four (4) additional commissioners shall be elected at the general election following the adoption of the form of government provided in this chapter.
(3) In no event shall the term of office of any incumbent member of the board of county commissioners be affected by the adoption of the form of government provided in this chapter.
History:
[31-5603, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 7, p. 941.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 56 - SEVEN-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5604 - BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY — OPTIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD.

31-5604. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY — OPTIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD. (1) Upon the adoption of the form of county government provided in this chapter, the legislative authority of the county and, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the executive authority of the county shall be vested in the seven (7) member board of county commissioners.
(2) The executive authority of the county may be vested in an executive board comprised of three (3) members of the board of county commissioners chosen by the board as a whole, in a manner to be determined by the board. If the board of county commissioners determines to vest the executive authority of the county in an executive board, the board shall identify the manner in which the executive board shall be chosen and shall choose the executive board within thirty (30) days of the adoption of the form of government provided in this chapter.
History:
[31-5604, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 7, p. 941.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 56 - SEVEN-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5605 - OTHER OFFICES.

31-5605. OTHER OFFICES. (1) The resolution or petition to adopt the form of government provided in this chapter shall further define the structure of the form by including one (1) selection from the choices specified for each of the offices listed in sections 31-5606 through 31-5611, Idaho Code.
(2) If the resolution or petition provides for the election of any new officers, such officers shall be elected at the general election following the adoption of the optional form of county government provided for in this chapter.
History:
[31-5605, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 7, p. 942.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 56 - SEVEN-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5606 - COUNTY CLERK, EX OFFICIO AUDITOR AND RECORDER.

31-5606. COUNTY CLERK, EX OFFICIO AUDITOR AND RECORDER. For purposes of this act the duties and responsibilities of the county clerk shall be as provided in chapter 10, title 1, Idaho Code, and chapter 7, title 31, Idaho Code, or as otherwise prescribed by law; the duties of the county clerk as ex officio county auditor shall be as provided in chapter 23, title 31, Idaho Code, or as otherwise prescribed by law; and the duties of the county clerk as ex officio county recorder shall be as provided in chapter 24, title 31, Idaho Code, or as otherwise prescribed by law. A county clerk, ex officio auditor and recorder:
(1) Shall continue to be elected to a term of four (4) years and to perform all the duties and responsibilities of the office; or
(2) Shall be elected to a different term of office specified in the petition or resolution, but not to exceed four (4) years, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(3) Shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners or the executive board with the advice and consent of the entire board of county commissioners, be supervised by the entire board or the executive board, as applicable, and perform all the duties and responsibilities of the office; or
(4) The office shall be divided into two (2) or three (3) separate offices, with the persons to fill those offices to be elected or appointed in the manner provided in subsection (1), (2) or (3) of this section. The petition or resolution shall identify the name, duties and responsibilities of each office; or
(5) The office shall be eliminated as a separate office with the duties and responsibilities of the office to be performed by one (1) or more other elected officers or appointed persons as provided in the petition or resolution. The petition or resolution shall identify the duties of the office for which each other officer or appointee shall be responsible. The duties of the office as provided in chapter 10, title 1, Idaho Code, may not be consolidated with the office of the sheriff or prosecuting attorney.
History:
[31-5606, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 7, p. 942; am. 1996, ch. 326, sec. 2, p. 1114.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 56 - SEVEN-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5607 - COUNTY TREASURER, EX OFFICIO TAX COLLECTOR AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR.

31-5607. COUNTY TREASURER, EX OFFICIO TAX COLLECTOR AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR. For purposes of this act, the duties of the county treasurer as ex officio public administrator shall be as provided in chapter 1, title 14, Idaho Code; and the duties of the county treasurer as county treasurer and ex officio tax collector shall be as provided in chapters 15 and 21, title 31, Idaho Code, and title 63, Idaho Code, and as otherwise prescribed by law. A county treasurer, ex officio tax collector and public administrator:
(1) Shall continue to be elected to a term of four (4) years and to perform all the duties and responsibilities of the office; or
(2) Shall be elected to a different term of office to be specified in the petition or resolution, but not to exceed four (4) years, and perform all the duties and responsibilities of the office; or
(3) Shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners or the executive board with the advice and consent of the entire board of county commissioners, be supervised by the entire board or the executive board, as applicable, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(4) The office shall be divided into two (2) or three (3) separate offices, with the persons to fill those offices to be elected or appointed in the manner provided in subsection (1), (2) or (3) of this section. The petition or resolution shall identify the name, duties and responsibilities of each office; or
(5) The office shall be eliminated as a separate office with the duties and responsibilities of the office to be performed by one (1) or more other elected officers or appointed persons as provided in the petition or resolution. The petition or resolution shall specifically identify those duties of the office for which each other officer or appointee shall be responsible.
History:
[31-5607, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 7, p. 942; am. 1996, ch. 326, sec. 2, p. 1115.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 56 - SEVEN-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5608 - COUNTY ASSESSOR.

31-5608. COUNTY ASSESSOR. For purposes of this act, the duties of the county assessor shall be as provided in title 63, Idaho Code, and as otherwise prescribed by law. A county assessor:
(1) Shall continue to be elected to a term of four (4) years and to perform all the duties and responsibilities of the office; or
(2) Shall be elected to a different term of office as provided in the resolution or petition, but not to exceed four (4) years, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(3) Shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners or the executive board with the advice and consent of the entire board of county commissioners, be supervised by the entire board or the executive board, as applicable, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(4) The office shall be eliminated with the duties and responsibilities of the office to be performed by one (1) or more other elected officers or appointed persons as provided in the resolution or petition. The resolution or petition shall identify those duties of the office for which each other officer or appointee shall be responsible.
History:
[31-5608, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 7, p. 943; am. 1996, ch. 326, sec. 2, p. 1116.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 56 - SEVEN-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5609 - COUNTY SHERIFF.

31-5609. COUNTY SHERIFF. For purposes of this act, the duties of the county sheriff shall be as provided in chapter 22, title 31, Idaho Code, and as otherwise prescribed by law. A county sheriff:
(1) Shall continue to be elected to a term of four (4) years and to perform all the duties and responsibilities of the office; or
(2) Shall be elected to a different term of office as provided in the resolution or petition, but not to exceed four (4) years, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(3) Shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners or the executive board with the advice and consent of the entire board of county commissioners, be supervised by the entire board or the executive board, as applicable, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(4) The office shall be eliminated with the duties and responsibilities of the office to be performed by one (1) or more other qualified elected officers or appointed persons as provided in the resolution or petition. The office of sheriff may not be consolidated with the office of the prosecuting attorney or the office of the clerk of the district court. The resolution or petition shall identify those duties of the county sheriff for which each other officer or appointee shall be responsible.
History:
[31-5609, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 7, p. 943; am. 1996, ch. 326, sec. 2, p. 1116.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 56 - SEVEN-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5610 - COUNTY CORONER.

31-5610. COUNTY CORONER. For purposes of this act the duties of the county coroner shall be as provided in chapter 28, title 31, Idaho Code, and as otherwise prescribed by law. A county coroner:
(1) Shall continue to be elected to a term of four (4) years and to perform all the duties and responsibilities of the office; or
(2) Shall be elected to a different term of office as provided in the resolution or petition, but not to exceed four (4) years, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(3) Shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners or the executive board with the advice and consent of the entire board of county commissioners, be supervised by the entire board or the executive board, as applicable, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(4) The office shall be eliminated with the duties and responsibilities of the office to be performed by one (1) or more other elected officers or appointed persons as provided in the resolution or petition. The resolution or petition shall identify those duties of the office for which each other officer or appointee shall be responsible.
History:
[31-5610, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 7, p. 944; am. 1996, ch. 326, sec. 2, p. 1116.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 56 - SEVEN-MEMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS › Section 31-5611 - COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

31-5611. COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. For purposes of this act, the duties of the county prosecuting attorney shall be as provided in chapter 26, title 31, Idaho Code, and as otherwise prescribed by law. A county prosecuting attorney:
(1) Shall continue to be elected to a term of four (4) years and to perform all the duties and responsibilities of the office; or
(2) Shall be elected to a term of office as provided in the resolution or petition, but not to exceed four (4) years, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(3) Shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners or the executive board with the advice and consent of the entire board of county commissioners, be supervised by the entire board or the executive board, as applicable, and perform all the duties of the office; or
(4) The office shall be eliminated as a separate office with the duties and responsibilities of the office to be performed by one (1) or more other qualified elected officers, appointed persons or persons retained on a contractual basis as provided in the resolution or petition. The office of prosecuting attorney may not be consolidated with the office of sheriff or the office of clerk of the district court. The resolution or petition shall identify those duties of the office for which each other officer, appointee or party to the contract shall be responsible.
History:
[31-5611, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 7, p. 944; am. 1996, ch. 326, sec. 2, p. 1117.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 57 - CONSOLIDATION OF OFFICES AMONG COUNTIES › Section 31-5701 - CONSOLIDATION OF OFFICES IN TWO OR MORE COUNTIES WITH OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF EXISTING FORM IN EACH COUNTY REMAINING UNCHANGED — OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER MAY NOT BE CONSOLIDATED.

31-5701. CONSOLIDATION OF OFFICES IN TWO OR MORE COUNTIES WITH OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF EXISTING FORM IN EACH COUNTY REMAINING UNCHANGED — OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER MAY NOT BE CONSOLIDATED. The form of government provided in this chapter shall consist of the consolidation of one (1) or more county offices, other than the office of county commissioner, in two (2) or more counties, with all other characteristics of the form of government existing in each participating county to continue unchanged. No petition or resolution proposing a consolidation of offices between or among counties shall propose any other optional form of county government or any other changes in the existing form of government in any of the counties proposing to consolidate offices; except that the question of adopting another optional form of government in a participating county as proposed by a separate petition or resolution may be submitted at the same general election by the governing body of that county, as provided in section 31-5005, Idaho Code. The petition or resolution shall identify each of the counties participating in the consolidation.
History:
[31-5701, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 8, p. 945.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 57 - CONSOLIDATION OF OFFICES AMONG COUNTIES › Section 31-5702 - PETITION OR RESOLUTION FOR CONSOLIDATION TO BE FILED IN EACH PARTICIPATING COUNTY — QUESTION TO BE SUBMITTED — ALL COUNTIES MUST APPROVE — TRANSITION.

31-5702. PETITION OR RESOLUTION FOR CONSOLIDATION TO BE FILED IN EACH PARTICIPATING COUNTY — QUESTION TO BE SUBMITTED — ALL COUNTIES MUST APPROVE — TRANSITION. (1) Upon a resolution or petition meeting the signature requirements of section 31-5004(1)(b), Idaho Code, filed with the governing body of each participating county, the governing body of each participating county shall submit to its electors at the same general election the question of whether the duties and responsibilities of one (1) or more county offices shall be consolidated between two (2) or more counties as proposed in the resolution or petition with all other characteristics of the county government of each participating county to continue unchanged. The petition or resolution submitted to the electors of each county shall meet the requirements of section 31-5004, Idaho Code, and shall contain the same proposals with respect to the office or offices to be consolidated. The consolidation shall be approved upon a majority vote of the electors in each county, voting separately. If the consolidation is not approved in all participating counties, the measure shall be deemed to have failed in all participating counties.
(2) The petition or resolution for consolidation filed in each of the participating counties shall provide, with respect to each office proposed to be consolidated, as follows:
(a) For the election of one (1) officer to perform the duties and responsibilities of the office on behalf of all the participating counties for a term not to exceed four (4) years, citing the effect of the consolidation upon any incumbents in office in the participating counties as authorized in section 31-5007, Idaho Code. Any residency requirements of the office shall be waived in the event of a consolidation under the provisions of this chapter; or
(b) For the appointment of one (1) or more parties, or for the execution of one (1) or more contracts with one (1) or more service providers to perform the duties and responsibilities of the office being consolidated on behalf of all of the participating counties. The resolution or petition filed in each participating county shall indicate by whom and the manner in which any appointee is to be appointed and by whom and the manner in which any service provider is to be selected. Any person proposed for appointment and any contract with a service provider must be approved by the governing body of each participating county.
(3) The petition or resolution submitted to the electors shall provide for the orderly transition to the proposed consolidation of offices.
History:
[31-5702, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 8, p. 945.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 57 - CONSOLIDATION OF OFFICES AMONG COUNTIES › Section 31-5703 - COUNTIES REMAIN INDIVIDUALLY RESPONSIBLE.

31-5703. COUNTIES REMAIN INDIVIDUALLY RESPONSIBLE. The consolidation of offices shall not relieve a county from the performance of all the duties and responsibilities required to be performed by the county or any officer of the county under the constitution and laws of the state of Idaho or the United States.
History:
[31-5703, added 1996, ch. 283, sec. 8, p. 946.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 58 - CHARTER FORM OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT › Section 31-5801 - CHARTER FORM.

31-5801. CHARTER FORM. The form of government provided in this chapter shall be known as the "charter" form. A charter form of government shall be established by a written charter approved by a majority of the electors of the county as provided in this chapter. The charter form as provided in this chapter shall be an authorized optional form of county government within the meaning of article XVIII, section 12 of the Idaho Constitution, and shall be authorized in addition to those optional forms provided in chapters 50 through 57, title 31, Idaho Code. Unless provided otherwise in this chapter, the provisions of the optional forms of county government act shall apply to this chapter.
History:
[31-5801, added 1996, ch. 129, sec. 1, p. 448.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 58 - CHARTER FORM OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT › Section 31-5802 - ELECTION OF CHARTER COMMISSION — CHARTER SUBMITTED TO ELECTORS.

31-5802. ELECTION OF CHARTER COMMISSION — CHARTER SUBMITTED TO ELECTORS. (1) The charter to be submitted to the electors shall be drafted by a charter commission to be elected upon the approval of a petition or resolution to elect a charter commission as provided in subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The question of whether a charter commission shall be elected shall be submitted to the voters upon a petition or resolution initiated as provided in section 31-5004(1), Idaho Code. The petition or resolution to elect a charter commission shall contain a statement of the anticipated costs and expenditures of the charter commission and a description of the revenue sources intended to meet those costs and expenditures.
(3) The question of electing a charter commission shall be submitted as follows:
Shall a charter commission, comprised of (state number) commissioners, be elected to draft a charter for (name county)?
(4) Any county approving the election of a charter commission shall continue to operate under its existing form of government until a charter has been approved by the electors. If a charter has not been adopted by the electors within four (4) years of the election of a charter commission, the charter commission shall be deemed dissolved by operation of law. Any subsequent question of whether a charter commission should be elected to draft a proposed charter for the county must be resubmitted to the electors as provided in this chapter.
(5) The charter commission shall submit a proposed charter to the electors at a general election. If the charter commission submits a charter to the electors, the question shall be submitted as follows:
Vote for one:
In favor of retaining the (name current form of government) form of county government.
In favor of adopting the charter proposed for (name county).
(6) Any amendment to a charter must be approved by a majority of the electors of the county voting at a general election. Amendments may be submitted upon a majority vote of the governing body, or upon a petition to amend the charter, the requirements for which shall be specified in the charter.
History:
[31-5802, added 1996, ch. 129, sec. 1, p. 448.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 58 - CHARTER FORM OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT › Section 31-5803 - CHARTER COMMISSION — QUALIFICATIONS — ELECTION.

31-5803. CHARTER COMMISSION — QUALIFICATIONS — ELECTION. (1) The petition or resolution to elect a charter commission shall specify the number of commissioners to be elected, which shall be an odd number of not less than five (5) nor more than nine (9) members. Members of the commission shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis.
(2) The question to elect a charter commission shall be submitted at the primary election. If the question receives a majority vote, the members of the commission shall be elected at the following general election.
(3) Each member of the charter commission shall be a qualified elector of the county and shall have resided in the county one (1) year preceding his election. Elected officials of the county shall not be eligible.
History:
[31-5803, added 1996, ch. 129, sec. 1, p. 449.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 58 - CHARTER FORM OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT › Section 31-5804 - CHARTER COMMISSION TERMS — VACANCIES.

31-5804. CHARTER COMMISSION TERMS — VACANCIES. (1) The term of office of a member of a charter commission begins when a certificate of his election has been issued and concludes thirty (30) days after the election to adopt the charter proposed by the commission, or four (4) years after his election, whichever is earlier.
(2) Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by appointment of the governing body within thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs.
(3) Members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for expenses lawfully incurred in the performance of their duties.
History:
[31-5804, added 1996, ch. 129, sec. 1, p. 449.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 58 - CHARTER FORM OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT › Section 31-5805 - CHARTER COMMISSION — ORGANIZATION — MEETINGS — CONDUCT OF BUSINESS.

31-5805. CHARTER COMMISSION — ORGANIZATION — MEETINGS — CONDUCT OF BUSINESS. A charter commission shall meet within thirty (30) days of its election and shall organize by electing from its members a chairman, a vice-chairman, and clerk-secretary. The provisions of section 31-5104, Idaho Code, shall apply to a charter commission, except as otherwise specified in this chapter.
History:
[31-5805, added 1996, ch. 129, sec. 1, p. 449.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 58 - CHARTER FORM OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT › Section 31-5806 - CHARTER — PUBLICATION — DISSOLUTION OF CHARTER COMMISSION.

31-5806. CHARTER — PUBLICATION — DISSOLUTION OF CHARTER COMMISSION. (1) Upon the approval of the charter by a majority of the full membership of the charter commission, copies shall be prepared for public distribution and must be available not less than thirty (30) days prior to the election on adopting the charter. The text of the charter or a summary thereof shall be published in the official newspaper of the county once each week for two (2) successive weeks within thirty (30) days after its approval by the commission and again within not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the election on the charter.
(2) The charter commission shall be deemed dissolved by operation of law thirty (30) days after the charter is adopted or within four (4) years after its election if no charter is adopted within that time.
History:
[31-5806, added 1996, ch. 129, sec. 1, p. 449.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 31 - COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW › Chapter 58 - CHARTER FORM OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT › Section 31-5807 - POWERS OF COUNTY UNDER CHARTER.

31-5807. POWERS OF COUNTY UNDER CHARTER. A county, by charter, may have and exercise all of the powers, duties, privileges and rights available to a county under the constitution and laws of the state of Idaho. The enumeration of powers in a charter shall not expand the county’s powers granted by the constitution or laws of the state of Idaho, nor shall a charter limit or prohibit the performance of duties required to be performed by the county under the constitution or laws of the state of Idaho. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of a charter and the provisions of the constitution or statutes of the state of Idaho, or the United States, the constitution and statutes shall prevail.
History:
[31-5807, added 1996, ch. 129, sec. 1, p. 449.]