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Emery County commissioners discuss—but do not adopt—term limits; public hearing idea proposed
Summary
Commissioners discussed the possibility of term limits for locally elected officials and advisory boards and considered holding public hearings on Oct. 20 (evening) and Oct. 21 in Green River; no ordinance was introduced or vote taken.
The Emery County Commission spent part of its Oct. 7 meeting discussing potential term limits for local elected officials and for special service-district and advisory-board positions. Commissioners agreed to consider public input but did not propose or adopt any ordinance.
One commissioner summarized approaches used elsewhere, including an example of an 8-year-in-16-year limit, and described term limits as a potential check on government. Another commissioner raised concerns about a small county's ability to find qualified candidates for specialized positions and noted that many local offices historically turn over via elections.
The commission discussed holding a public hearing after hours on Oct. 20 on the west side of the county and a related Green River hearing on Oct. 21. Commissioners emphasized that the Oct. 20 public hearing would proceed only if the commission determined it wanted a formal public hearing; otherwise the topic would remain a discussion item.
No motion to adopt term limits was made during the meeting.
