Section 4. Optional Forms of County Government

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Optional Forms of County Government

The Legislature shall by statute provide for optional forms of county government. The selection of an optional form shall be subject to voter approval as provided by statute.

Summary: Amending state and local government provisions

Election Date: November 7, 2000

Votes For Ratification: 471064

Votes Against Ratification: 215243

Percent for Ratification: 69%

Percent Against Ratification: 31%

Notes: This amendment was voted on in conjunction with multiple other amendments based on SJR 5 & 8

Amendment Source: 2000 SJR 8 SJR 5

Effective Date Source: https://vote.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2023/09/2000Gen.pdf

Optional Forms of County Government

The Legislature shall by general law prescribe optional forms of county government and shall allow each county to select, subject to referendum in the manner provided by law, the prescribed optional form which best serves its needs, and by general laws shall provide for precinct and township organizations.

Summary: Permitting alternative forms of county government

Election Date: November 7, 1972

Votes For Ratification: 283141

Votes Against Ratification: 148179

Percent for Ratification: 66%

Percent Against Ratification: 44%

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Amendment Source: 1971 SJR 2

Effective Date Source: https://vote.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2023/09/1972Gen.pdf

Uniform County Government

The Legislature shall establish a system of county government, which shall be uniform throughout the State, and by general laws shall provide for precinct and township organizations.

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