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Utah Senate unanimously confirms governor’s appointments in August extraordinary session
Summary
In an August 2009 extraordinary session called by Gov. Gary R. Herbert, the Utah Senate adopted rules, waived a 15-day notice requirement and consented to a slate of gubernatorial appointments by roll call, 26–0 with three senators absent.
The Utah State Senate convened a second extraordinary session in August 2009 at the call of Gov. Gary R. Herbert to consider consenting to several gubernatorial appointments. The Senate adopted the general-session rules for the extraordinary session and proceeded to act on nominees submitted by the governor.
Gary R. Herbert’s proclamation, read into the record, cited the governor’s authority under the state constitution and statutes to call an extraordinary session after the February 2009 general session and specified the Senate’s purpose as consenting to appointments made since the legislature adjourned. The presiding…
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