(1) Except as expressly provided otherwise in this chapter, the chair of the commission is vested with the power to direct the commission during meetings authorized by this chapter.

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Terms Used In Utah Code 63A-15-402

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
(2) Unless expressly prohibited from doing so under this chapter, the commission may overrule a decision of the chair by using the following procedure:

     (2)(a) If a member objects to a decision of the chair, that member may appeal the decision by stating:

          (2)(a)(i) “I appeal the decision of the chair.”; and
          (2)(a)(ii) the basis for the objection.
     (2)(b) A motion described in Subsection (2)(a) is nondebatable.
     (2)(c) The chair shall direct a roll call vote to determine if the commission supports the decision of the chair.
     (2)(d) A majority vote of the commission is necessary to overrule the decision of the chair.
(3) The chair may set time limitations on any part of a meeting or hearing authorized by this chapter.