Salt Lake County Form
of Government

Salt Lake County operates under a Mayor-Council form of government which separates executive and legislative governing powers without altering or affecting the powers or status of any existing local government entities and without changing the County’s general powers, duties, and activities.

Citizens approved the Mayor-Council form of government on November 3, 1998, thereby dissolving the office of County Commissioners. It became operational on January 1, 2001.

The election of county officials under the new form of government took place on November 7, 2000.

The new plan does not change County duties, powers, jurisdiction, property ownership, contracts or other activities.

The plan may be amended in accordance with state statute.