Duties of a clerk -- Prohibited action.
Utah Code § 20A-1-106
in effect20A-1-106. Duties of a clerk -- Prohibited action.
(1) As used in this section, "clerk" means an election officer other than the lieutenant governor.
(2) A clerk shall:
(a) comply with all of the following in relation to elections:
(i) federal and state law;
(ii) federal and state rules; and
(iii) the policies and direction of the lieutenant governor; and
(b) diligently learn and become familiar with the law, rules, policies, and direction described in Subsection (2)(a).
(3) A clerk may not alter election procedures or processes to favor, or discriminate against, the following with respect to an election that the clerk is involved in administering:
(a) a candidate;
(b) an individual seeking candidacy;
(c) a ballot measure; or
(d) a proposed ballot measure.
Amended by Chapter 271, 2026 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title20A/Chapter1/20A-1-S106.html?v=C20A-1-S106_2026050620260506Fetched: 10/26/2026