UT SB0266

Executive powers in council-manager counties are vested in the elected county council rather than the appointed county manager, with the council chair ratifying executive actions

County councils are prohibited from delegating executive powers, elected officer duties, or department head reporting requirements to the county manager

County manager employment contracts approved on or after May 6, 2026 cannot exceed four years, include automatic renewals, severance benefits, or automatic pay increases different from other at-will employees

Unelected county employees are prohibited from performing the duties of an elected county executive

Effective date: May 6, 2026