2.44.100 Certification of candidates--Objection to candidates.
1. The city recorder shall verify with the county clerk that all candidates are registered voters. Any candidate who is not registered to vote is disqualified and the recorder may not include the candidate’s name on the ballot.
2. Immediately after expiration of the period for filing a declaration of candidacy, the city recorder shall:
a. Cause the names of the candidates as they will appear on the ballot to be published pursuant to Section 20A-9-203 of the Utah Code, as may be amended; and
b. Notify the lieutenant governor of the names of the candidates as they will appear on the ballot.
3. A declaration of candidacy or nomination petition is valid unless a written objection is filed with the clerk within five (5) days after the last day for filing. If an objection is made, the clerk shall:
a. Mail or personally deliver notice of the objection to the affected candidate immediately; and
b. Decide any objection within forty-eight (48) hours after it is filed.
4. If the city recorder sustains the objection, the candidate may correct the problem by amending the declaration or petition within three (3) days after the objection is sustained or by filing a new declaration within three (3) days after the objection is sustained.
5. The city recorder’s decision on an objection to form is final. Challenges to the city recorder’s decision on substantive matters shall be made pursuant to Section 20A-9-203, Utah Code (1953, as amended). (Ord. 2021-14 §3, amended, 2021; Ord. 2017-7 §1, renumbered, 2017; Ord. 2007-7, amended, 2007. Formerly 2.44.090)