What Do County Officials Do?
In Utah, there are nine types of elected county officials: assessors, attorneys, auditors, clerks, commissioners or councilmembers, recorders, sheriffs, surveyors, and treasurers. Each of these offices carries unique responsibilities defined in state law, and many require role-specific training or certification.
To qualify for county office, an individual must be a U.S. citizen, a registered voter, and a resident of the county for at least one year prior to the election. Once elected, official take the constitutional oath of office as required in Article IV, Section 10 of the Utah Constitution.
Not every county in Utah has the size, population, or tax base to support all nine offices independently, in some counties, responsibilities are combined, for example, the Clerk/Auditor office. Regardless of structure, every county official is dedicated to serving constituents, upholding the law, and ensuring effective and transparent local government.
Learn about each position below.
What Does a County Assessor Do?
What Does a County Attorney Do?
What Does a County Auditor Do?
What Does a County Clerk Do?
What Does a County Commissioner or Councilmember Do?
What Does a County Recorder Do?
What Does a County Sheriff Do?
What Does a County Surveyor Do?
What Does a County Treasurer Do?
