Article XI Section 1 Counties recognized as legal subdivisions
Article XI Section 2 Moving a county seat
Article XI Section 3 Changing county lines
Article XI Section 4 Optional forms of county government
Article XI Section 5 Cities and towns not to be created by special laws — Legislature to provide for the incorporation, organization, dissolution, and classification of cities and towns — Charter cities
Article XI Section 6 Municipal water rights and sources of water supply
Article XI Section 7 Special service districts
Article XI Section 8 Political subdivisions of the State or other governmental entities in addition to counties, cities, towns, school districts, and special service districts
Article XI Section 9 Consent of local authorities necessary for use of streets
lawyer at desk

Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!
Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.

Terms Used In Utah Constitution > Article XI - Local Governments

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Foreclosure: A legal process in which property that is collateral or security for a loan may be sold to help repay the loan when the loan is in default. Source: OCC
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.