2006 Utah Code - 17-33-8 — Career service -- Exempt positions.

     17-33-8.   Career service -- Exempt positions.
     The career service shall be a permanent service to which this law shall apply and shall comprise all tenured positions in the public service now existing or hereafter established, except the following:
     (1) The county executive, members of the county legislative body, other elected officials, and major department heads charged directly by the county legislative body, or by a board appointed by the county legislative body, with the responsibility of assisting in the formulation and carrying out of matters of policy; and if it is sought that any position which differs from its present status be exempted or tenured after the effective date of this act, a public hearing on the proposed exemption or tenure shall be held upon due notice and the concurrence of the council.
     (2) One confidential secretary for each elected county officer and major department head if one is assigned.
     (3) An administrative assistant to the county executive, each member of the county legislative body, and to each elected official, if one is assigned.
     (4) The duly appointed chief deputy of any elected county officer who would take over and discharge the duties of the elected county officer in the absence or disability of the originally responsible officer.
     (5) Persons employed to make or conduct a temporary and special inquiry, investigation, or examination on behalf of the county legislative body or one of its committees.
     (6) Noncareer employees compensated for their services on a seasonal or contractual basis who are hired on emergency or seasonal appointment basis, as approved by the council, and provisional employees as defined by the county's policies and procedures or its rules and regulations.
     (7) Part-time employees as defined by the county's policies and procedures or its rules and regulations.
     (8) Positions which by their nature -- confidential or key policy-determining or both -- cannot or should not be appropriately included in the career service. All positions designated as being exempt under this subsection shall be listed in the rules and regulations promulgated under this act by job title and department, office or agency, and any change in exempt status shall constitute an amendment to the rules and regulations.

Amended by Chapter 83, 2002 General Session