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Show .J L . J l | U U * | Around the County The Summit County Bee Page A6 November 3, 2006 Understanding The Role of Each County Office ment in law suits, drafting contracts development and many others. But what's the difference between and ordinances, giving counties a county assessor and a county trea- legal opinions and advice and represurer? Here is a list of each county senting the county before other govoffice and the basic responsibilities ernmental entities such as the Legislature. they have. County Auditor: Auditors ensure County Commissioner/Council Member: Commissioners and coun- that county money and assets are cil members oversee all county ser- correctly budgeted and spent, since vices and functions, with each over- counties oversee large sums of pubseeing specific areas so everything lic money and the services they pay is properly monitored. Collectively, for. In many counties, this office is they oversee the county budget and combined with the Clerk, in terms of meet regularly (often weekly) to dis- oversight. cuss important issues facing their County Clerk: Clerks are pricounty. marily responsible for overseeing all County Assessor: Assessors elections including federal, state and determine the value of business and county (whether a county office is residential properties, which open or not). They are also engaged includes homes and vehicles. Based in protecting the rights of voters on the determined value and a rate through the proper registration of set by other governing bodies, a tax citizens and training of poll workers. Most clerks also collect and is assessed. These taxes are then used for county and other services archive minutes, agendas, and corresuch as parks, schools, roads, cities spondences for county commission and other elements the community or council meetings. And, many county clerk offices also issue marmay need. County Attorney: Attorneys are riage licenses and transmit passport responsible for protecting citizens in applications. two areas: criminal and civil. County Mayor/Executive: This Criminal duties include prosecuting position is less common in Utah as individuals accused of breaking only two counties have an elected High series were: Gloria state or local laws. Civil duties mayor or executive (Salt Lake and Gloria Marcellin was really rolling today with the highest series of the Marcellin, 175 - 179 - 175 = 529; include representing county govern- Cache Counties). The person in this week, a 529, the only 500 series of Margie Ovard. 153 - 188 - 142 = the group, and the highest series so 483; Jana Ross, 137 - 178 - 161 = 476; Cindy Matthews, 167 -172 far this year. Margie Ovard had the high game 131 = 470, and Merlene Siddoway, Custom Cobblestone Rambler 5 bed of 188 and high team series was 169- 156- 134 = 459. 3.5 bath 4,363 finished sq. ft. 2450, bowled by Moss Construction Good games were: LuAnn Travertine, Alder cabinets, doors, trim. (Karen Henri, Kitty Moss, Cindy Downard. 162; Berniece Warner, Radiant floor heating, Incredible views, Matthews and LuAnn Downard). 160; Cathy Fricry, 159; Joni Home Theatre, Great access to Cobblestone amenities. PCMLS We had some fun games for Rasmussen, 158; Shelly Rowser, #9964189, WFMLS #605562 $650,000 Halloween and cute prizes were won 157; Susan Crandall, 157; Becky If your looking for a Real Estate agent by Susan Crandall, Gloria Marcellin Wilde, 155-156; Kitty Moss, 153that is RELIABLE, HONEST Brandon and Cleone Hortin. 156; Lyncttc Bosworth, 156; Pat AND TO THE POINT! Turman Three bowlers received an award Bird. 152; Colleen Simister, 150I'd love to talk with you. • for increasing their average by three 157, and Karen Henri, 151. Cell: Call me today to see how you can Team Standings: Won/Lost 801-510-2948 receive one Free Season Ski Pass pins in one week, after having _ to any Park City area ski resort on Main Street Huddle, 23-9; Head bowled 21 games. Cindy Matthews, <v RE^MRK ' y ° u r n e x t r e a l estate transaction. Margie Ovard and Gloria Marcellin. Over Heels Tumbling, 18-14; Wilde T *''•••"' Call for details. Woment. 18-14; Siddoway Hearse were the ladies getting this award. The Main Street Huddle moved Livery, 16-16; Crandall Ford, 15-17; Moss Construction, 14-18; Steven's ahead infirstplace with 23 wins. Welding, 12-20, and Shakers, 6-18. clerk, commissioner or council member, mayor or executive, recorder, sheriff, surveyor, and treaOn Election Day, Nov. 7, and dur- surer. Depending on each county's indiing the early voting period, Utahns have the opportunity to cast a ballot vidual needs, some of these offices for various elected offices and can be combined. It's not uncommon to see the offices of clerk and propositions. auditor held by one person, for Many of those vying for public example. Other offices can be filled office are seeking county government positions. However, some citi- by appointment, or in other words a zens may not understand the role of non-elected office. Each county office oversees varieach county office they are voting ous services and functions of the for. county that benefit its residents. And To help make the most informed decision, it is important to under- for each county, some services are stand the general responsibilities of unique to that county. Some of the each elected county office in gov- general services provided by most or erning and serving the residents of all counties in Utah include jails, health and human services, roads each community. All 29 county governments in and transportation, animal services, Utah include various elected offices, sanitation services, libraries, parks such as assessor, attorney, auditor, and recreation, tourism, economic BY DOUG PERRY Communications Director of Utah Association of Counties Monday Morning Ladies Bowling R E P R E S E N T A T I V E position oversees all the county's day-to-day operations. It's important to know that some counties have an appointed or non-elected official who fulfills this role. County Recorder: Recorders oversee and maintain a large library of records and documents, some dating as far back as the 1800s. These include records or property that is bought or sold, maps that show all the land in the county and who owns it, and additional records such as military discharges, federal tax liens and court judgments. County Sheriff: Sheriffs are one of the most visible offices in each county and, as such, most people are familiar with the various services they oversee. Along with protection of citizens and performing general law enforcement duties (including outside city or town limits), sheriffs also have oversight of many other important services including education programs, search and rescue, dispatch, jail operations and others. County Surveyor: Surveyors must correctly and accurately locate, measure and record all property within the county. This very important information is then used to produce maps to help identify roads, boundaries and other landmarks for citizens, emergency response professionals, postal workers and many others. County Treasurer: Treasurers have the main responsibility of billing and collecting all property taxes. However, they also must accurately distribute all tax revenues to the many different entities such as schools, cities and special service districts that assess taxes or receive tax revenue. While each of Utah's 29 county governments is unique, many of the essential functions of each elected county office arc the same. Gaining a greater understanding of these services will help Utahn's make the best, most informed decisions on Election Day. Homestead Come home for the Holidays with the Homestead. A tradition of excellence since 1886! Book a holiday party by November 15th and receive a complimentary overnight stay at the Homestead. Dates are limited, call Group Sales for more information and availability! WINNER Best of State 700 North Homestead Dr. Midway, UT 84049 435.654,1102 • 800.327.7220 www.HomesteadResort.com /9SS Is Big Government Bob Richer Stealing Our Water For Promantory AndNotTellingTheTruthAboutlt??? R O B B I S H O P Top Marks Mountain Regional Water has a permit to drill deep wells in Peoa for diversion to promantory, but when that didn't work they dug large cuts into the Weber River. After four years in Congress, former school teacher and Utah Speaker of the House makes the "honor roll" in Washington. Score i t yourself: Key positions first on public lands and military panels and then the powerful rules committee. Success in cutting taxes and Go see for yourselves, the cuts are just south of the Peoa Bridge. reducing the deficit. Major victory in stopping nuclear waste from coming to Utah, thanks to a key provision Rob Bishop sponsored in a defense bill. Protection of the west desert testing range. Continued support for Hill Air Force base. By any measure, Congressman Rob Bishop gets an "A" grade after just two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. For nearly 30 years, Rob Bishop taught history in Utah schools. Now he's making it. He's showing friend and critic alike that what he taught in school and what he practiced as a Utah legislator and Republican leader can bring real results in Washington. Hard work and the right values are a good combination. Rob has clout in Congress. And that is good news for Utah. (5 Davis And Weber Counties Canal Company have filed a law suit to stop this illegal diversion and the State Water Engineers Office has required that Summit County/ Mountain Regional file for a new permit to divert our water. On November 7th, give him the grade he deserves — Vote Bishop for Congress. Real Results Real Values ROB BISHOP • REPUBLICAN FOR CONGRESS • DISTRICT l www.votebishop.com - (801) 292-5577 REPUBLICAN CONG RESS Commissioner Bob Richer knew what they were doing and allowed it to continue. It's your water!!! Vote No for Bob Richer, Vote No for his change of government. • Paid For By Less Is Best |