(1) When a peace officer is to be appointed, the appointing authority shall request the merit system commission to certify three eligible applicants for the position. The commission shall thereupon certify to the appointing authority the names of the three applicants standing highest on the eligible register. The appointing authority shall select and appoint one of the persons so certified.

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Terms Used In Utah Code 17-30-10

  • Person: means :
         (24)(a) an individual;
         (24)(b) an association;
         (24)(c) an institution;
         (24)(d) a corporation;
         (24)(e) a company;
         (24)(f) a trust;
         (24)(g) a limited liability company;
         (24)(h) a partnership;
         (24)(i) a political subdivision;
         (24)(j) a government office, department, division, bureau, or other body of government; and
         (24)(k) any other organization or entity. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Writing: includes :
         (48)(a) printing;
         (48)(b) handwriting; and
         (48)(c) information stored in an electronic or other medium if the information is retrievable in a perceivable format. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(2) In the event a certified person fails to accept a proffered appointment, the certified person may, at the certified person’s request, retain the certified person’s place on the eligible register if the certified person submits in writing reasons sufficient in the judgment of the commission to justify such failure.