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Show I Sunset Stake News son were sustained teachers in the senior Sunday School, Patty Rloxham a teacher in Junior Sunday School Teach- SUNSET STAKE The first stake Relief Society meeting of this season will be on Friday at 10 a.m. at the Stake Center for officers and teachers of stake and ward Relief Societies. There will be a YWMIA volleyball clinic at the stake center on Thursday evening beginning at 6:30. It is for girls interested in the sport who do not understand the rules of the game. released were Joyce Larry McKean and ers Bi owning, Arlene Waite. Nedra Thomas was tained YMMIA, sus- president of the Maxine Corwin, age group counselor, Collett Alex- ander, activity Dorothy Bodily Fmory counselor, and Phyllis Betty secretarys, speech director. Released were Sherry Madsen and Nedra Thomas. Teachers sustained . .re Carol Jackson and Claudia Cook, teleased were Shirley Robinson and Susanne Kressell. Sustained as president of the IMMI was Woody Bachman, his assistants will be John Bowen, assistant president and teacher advisor, Cliff Powell, SUNSET THIRD WARD The Relief Society is in charge of the ward budget dinner which will be on Friday evening beginning at 6:30 p.m. The menu, turkey and rice casserole, s'ring beans, salad everyone invited. Jean F!:in was sustained and rolls, Sunday School chorister, Deanna Williams released. Randy Kimball was sus- Spendlove, assistantpresident and deacons advisor. Released were Steve Madsen and his assistants Hal Gorringe and Chuck Thompson. SUNSET SEVENTH WARD Michael Hurst was graduated from Primary, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hurst. Steven Anderson who has tained priest quoram advisor, Joe Williams released. SUNSET FIFTH WARD Elaine Wood was sustained Mothers Trainer in Relief DISCUSSING plans for the annual back to school night at Roy Ele- mentary are to (1. ing, Carol Thompson, PTA president, Principal Wally Knight, and Violet Wilson, a second grade r.) seated, Sheri Tulane and Kenny Hargis, both teacher. second grade students; stand Society. Sharron Gladwell was sustained 2nd counselor in the Maxine Corwin, Primary, Sherrie teav.ier, nursery Madsen a Den Mother. Anita McDowell was released as a Den Mother. Lynn Cook, State of Utah OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Saxt Lake City September 7, 1972 Dear Fellow Citizens : The Legislature of the State of Utah has entrusted me with the responsibility for publishing the following Propositions, which relate to changes in the Constitution of the State of Utah. In the beginning of the body of each Proposition we have set forth the Ballot Title of the Proposition as it will appear on the General Election Ballot on November 7, 1972. Because of the very serious nature of these Propositions which your State Legislature has caused to be placed before you, I urge that each ol you study the text of the Propositions in full. I urge yon' to consult with your friends, neighbors and local civic leaders in order that you may gain all information necessary to render a just and wise decision. Sincerely, Sec. 7. No member of the Legislature, during the term for which he was elected, shall be appointed or elected to any civil office of profit under this State, which shall have beer created, or the emoluments of which shall have been increased, during the term for which he was elected. Sec. 8. Members of the Legislature, in all cases except treason, felony or breach of the peace, shall be privileged from arrest during each session of the Legislature, for fifteen days next preceding each session, and in returning therefrom: and for words used in any speech or debate in either house, they shall not be questioned in any other place. Sec. 9. The members of the Legislature shall receive compensation of $25 per diem while actually in session, expenses of $15 per diem while actually in session, and mileage as provided by law. Sec. 10. Each house shall be the judge of the election and qualifications of its members, and may punish them for disorderly conduct, and s with the concurrence of of all members elected, expel a member for cause. Sec. 11. A majority of the members of each house shall constitute a quorum to tr business, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may compel the attendance of absent members in such manner and under such penalties as each house mqy prescribe. Sec. 12. F.acl nouse shall determine the rules of its proceedings and choose its own officers and employees. Sec. 13. Vacancies that may occur in either house of the legislature shall be filled in such manner as may be provided by law. Sec. 14. Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings, which, except in case of executive sessions, shall be published, and the yeas and nays on any question, at the request of five members of such house, shall be entered upon the journal. Sec. 15. All sessions of the Legislature, except those of the Senate while sitting in executive session, shall be public: and neither house, without the consent of the other, shall adjourn for more than three days, nor to anv other place than that in which it may be holding two-third- CLYDE L. MILLER Secretary of State N two-third- of: Section 1. It is proposed to amend Article VI of the Constitution of the State of Utah to read: Sec. 1. The Legislative power of the State shall be vested: 1. In a Senate and House of which Representatives shall be designated the Legislature of the State of Utah. 2. In the people of the Suite of Utah, as hereinafter stated: The legal voters or such fractional part thereof, of the State of Utah as may be provided by law, under such conditions and in such manner and within such time as may be provided by law, may initiate any desired legislation and cause the same to be submitted to a vote of the people for approval or rejection, or may require any law passed by the Legislature (except those laws s vote passed by a of the members elected to each house of the Legislature) to be submitted to the voters of the State before such law shall take effect. The legal voters or such fractional part thereof as may be provided by law, of any legal subdivision of the State, under such conditions and in such manner and within such time as mav be provided by law, may initiate any desired legislation and cause the same to be submitted to a vote of the people of aid legal subdivision for approval or rejection, or may require any law or ordinance passed by the law making body of said legal subdivi two-third- sion to be submitted to the voters thereof before such law or ordinance shall take effect. Sec. 2. Sessions of the Legislature shall be held annually at the seat of government and shall begin on the second Monday in January. A general session shall be held during odd numbered years, and a budget session shall be held during years. Legislation not directly related to the state budget may be considered by the Legislature during budget sessions only if permitted by a joint resos lution passed by of the members elected to each house. Sec. 3. The members of the House of Representatives, after the first election, shall be chosen by the qualified voters of the respective representative districts, on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, there1896, and after. Their term of office shall be two years, from the first day of January next after their election. Sec. 4. The senators shall be chosen by the qualified voters of the respective senatorial districts, at the same times and places as members of the House of Representatives, and their term of office shall be four years from the first day of January next after their election and as as may be nearly one-hapracticable shall be elected in each biennium as the Legislature shall determine by law with each apportionment. Sec 5. No person shall be eligible to the office of senator or representative who as of th last date provided by law for filing for the office is not a citizen of the United States, twentv-fivyears of age, a qualified voter in the district from which he is chosen, a resident for three years of the State, and for six months of the district from which he is elected. Sec. 6. No person holding any public office of profit or trust under authority of the United States, or of this State, shall be a member of the Legislature: Provided, That appointments in the State Militia, and the offices of notary public, justice ol the peace. United States commissioner, and postmaster of the fourth class, shall not, within the meaning of this section, be considered offices of profit or trust. two-third- lf e session. Sec. 16. No general session of the Legislature shall exceed sixty calendar davs, except in cases of impeach- ment. No budget session shall exceed twenty calendar days, except in cases of impeachment. No special session shall exceed thirty calendar davs, except in cases of impeachment. When any session of the Legislature trying cases of impeachment exceeds the number of calendar days it mav remain in session as provided in this section, the members shall receive for compensation onlv the usual per diem expenses and mileage. Sec. 17. The House of Representatives shall have the sole power of imeach-ment- , hut in order to ims of all the peach, members elected must vote therefor. Sec. 18. All impeachments shall be tried by the Senate, and Senators, when sitting for that purpose, shall take oath or make affirmation to do justice according to the law and the evidence. When the Governor is on trial, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall preside. No person shall be convicted withs out the concurrence of of the s nators elected. Sec. 19. The Governor and two-third- two-third- other State and Judicial officers, except justices of the peace, shall be liable to impeachment for high crimes, misdemeanors, or malfeasance in office; but judgment in such cases shall extend only to removal from office and disqualification to hold any office of honor, trust or profit in the State. The party, whether convicted or acquitted, shall nevertheless, be liable to prosecution, trial and punishment according to law. Sec. 20. No person shall be tried on impeachment, unless he shall have been served with a copy of the articles thereof, at least ten days before the trial, and after such service he shall not exercise the duties of his office until he shall have been acquitted. Sec. 21. All officers not liable to impeachment shall be removed for any of the offenses specified in this article, in such manner as may be provided by law. Sec. 22. Every bill shall be read by title three separate times in each house except in cases where of the house where such bill is pending suspend his requirement Except general appropriation bills and bills for the codification and general revision of laws, no Sill shall be passed containing more than one subject, which shall be clearly expressed in its title. The vote upon the final passage of all bills shall be by yeas and nays entered upon the respective journals of the house in which the vote occurs. No bill or joint resolution shall be passed except with the assent of the majority of all the members elected to each house of the Legislature. Sec. 23. Notwithstanding any provision of this Constitution, the Legislature, in any law imposing income taxes, may define the amount on, in respect to, or by which the taxes are imposed or measured, by reference to any provision of the laws of the United States as the same may be or become effective at any time or from time to time and may prescribe exemptions or modifications to any such protwo-thir- vision. Sec. 24. The presiding officer of each house, not later than five days following adjournment, shall sign all bills and joint resolutions passed by the Legislature, certifying to their accuracy and authenticity as enacted by the Legislature. Sec. 25. All acts shall be officially published, and no act shall take effect until sixty days after the adjournment of the session at which it passed, unless the Legiss lature by a vote of of all the members elected to each house, shall otherwise direct. Sec. 26. No private or special law shall be enacted where a general law can be applicable. Sec. 27. The Legislature shall not authorize any game of chance, lottery or gift enterprise under any pretense or for any purpose. Sec. 28. The Legislature shall not delegate to any special commission, private corporation or association, anv power to make, supervise or interfere with any municipal improvement, monev, property or effects, whether held in trust or otherwise, to levy taxes, to select a capitol site, or to perform any municipal functions. Sec. 29. The Legislature shall not authorize the State, or anv county, city, town, township, district or other political subdivision of the State to lend its credit or subscribe to stock or bonds m aid of any railroad, tele graph or other private individual or corporate enterprise or undertaking. Sec. 30. Notwithstanding any general or special provisions of the Constitution, the Legislature in order to insure continuity of state and local government operations in periods of emergency resulting from disaster caused by enemy attack shall have the power and immediate duty (1) to provide for prompt and temporary succession to the powers and duties of public offices of whatever nature and whether filled by election or appointment, the incumbents of which may become unavailable for carrying on the powers and duties of such offices, and (2) to adopt such measures as may be necessary and proper for insuring the continuity of governmental operations including, but not limited to, the financing thereof; but subsections 1 and 2 of this section shall not permit the public officers so appointed to act or the measures so adopted to be in contravention of the Constitution and applicable law. Sec. 31. For attendance at meetings of interim committees established by law to function between legislative sessions, members of the Legislature shall receive additional per diem compensation and mileage at a rate not to exceed that provided in this Constitution for regular legislative sessions. Sec. 32. The Legislature may appoint temporary or permanent nonmember employees for work during and between sessions, including legal counsel independent which shall provide and control all legal services for the Legislature except as the Legislature by law shall authorize performance thereof by the attorney general. Sec. 33. The Legislature shall appoint a legislative auditor to serve at its pleasure. The legislative auditor shall have authority to conduct audits of any funds, functions, and accounts in any branch, department, agency or political subdivision of this state and shall perform such other related duties as may be prescribed by the Legislature. He shall report to and be answerable only to the Legislature. Section 2. S.J R. No. 11 passed at the General Session of the 39th Legislature on March 11, 1971, is hereby repealed and withdrawn in its entirety from the next general election, and the secretary of state in lieu of it is directed to submit this proto the posed amendment electors of the State of Utah at the next general election in the manner provided by law. PROPOSITION two-third- NO. 2 RESTRICTING BAIL IN CERTAIN FELONY CASES SHALL SECTION 8 OF I OF THE ARTICLE STATE CONSTITUTION BE AMENDED TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS SHALL NOT BE BAILABLE WHEN ACCUSED OF A FELONY WHILE O R PROBATION O N PAROLE, OR WHILE FREE ON BAIL AWAIT-ING TRIAL ON A FELONY PREVIOUS CHARGE. WHERE THE PROOF IS EVIDENT OR THE PRESUMPTION STRONG. Be it resolied by the Legislature of the State of Utah, tuo thirds of all members elected to each of the two houses voting in favor thereof: Section 1. It is proposed to amend Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of the State of Utah to read: Sec. 8. All prisoners shall be bailable by sufficient sur ninth grade students at Roy Junior High work on their SRA tests. Students participate in achievement tests Jack- - ROY Students at Roy Junior High are now taking a series of achievement tests designed to measure their educational advancement. The comprehensive tests are published by Science Research Associates and cover the areas of reading, vocabulary, math, language arts, social studies, spelling and use of information sources. sgss in Utah's Constitution Proposed PROPOSITION NO. 1 LEGISLATIVE ARTICLE REVISION SHALL ARTICLE VI OF THE STATE CONSTI-TUTIuBE REVISED TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROCEDURE AND MANNER OF OP ERATION OF THE STATE LEGISLATURE AND THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT, INCLUDING THE LAWMAKING RULES AND PROCEDURE. (THE PRESENT LAW AND THE PROPOSED REVISIONS ARE ON CARDS IN THE POLLING PLACE AND BOOTH.) Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Utah, s of all members elected to each of the two houses voting in favor there- Larry SUPERVISED by Mr. Coleman, Mrs. Schwanke and Mrs. Owens, recently returned from a mission in the Missouri. Kansas, area reported to his ward on Sunday evening. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale eties, except for capital offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption strong or where a person is accused of the commission of a felony while on probation or parole, or while free on bail awaiting trial on a previous felony charge, and where the proof is evident Oi the presumption strong. Section 2. The Secretary of State is directed to submit this proposed amendment to the electors of the State of Utah at the next general election in the manner provided by law. Section 3. If adopted by the electors of this state, this amendment shall take effect on January 1, 1973. Students have approximately 5 14 hours to complete the whole battery of tests. At Roy Junior this has been divided into three test sessions to help alleviate stress on students. Results will be used to and school level administrators and teachers help district plan future programs. Counselors also use these results as a counseling tool with parents and students. All seventh, eighth and ninth grade students are being tested this to year. Ninth graders will also take the General Aptitude Test Battery. This takes about two hours to complete and the results will be used by students in the Assisted Career Exunit later in the ploration The ACE program is year. designed to assist students in choosing a career and making the educational choices necessary to obtain their goals. They should be the ones to benefit most from the district wide testing programs now in progress. PROPOSITION NO. 3 CITY SCHOOL SYSTEMS SHALL SECTION 6 OF ARTICLE X OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION BE REPEALED, REMOVING THE MANDATORY REQUIREMENT THAT CITIES OF THE FIRST AND SECOND CLASS HAVE THEIR OWN SCHOOL DISTRICT. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Utah, s of all members elected to each of the two houses voting in favor theretwo-third- of: Section 1. It is proposed to repeal Section 6 of Article X of the Constitution of the State of Utah. Section 2. The secretary of state is directed to submit this proposed repeal to the electors of the State of Utah at the next general election in the manner provided by law. Section 3. If adopted by the electors of this state, this repeal shall take effect Jan- uary 1, 1973. NO. 4 PROPOSITION PERMITTING ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT SHALL SECTION 4 OF ARTICLE XI OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION BE AMENDED TO PERMIT THE LEGISLATURE TO PRESCRIBE ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT FROM WHICH MAY SECOUNTIES LECT, SUBJECT TO REFERENDUM, THE BEST FORM WHICH SERVES EACH COUNTYS NEEDS. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Utah, s of all members elected to each of the two houses voting in favor there-of- : CALLER Doug Smith and his taw, Charlene, extend a welcome to anyone interested in learning to square dance to join the Shuffles and Ruffles beginners class starting Sept. 15, 7:30 no p.m. For more information call two-third- 825-948- 3, It Section to amend Article XI, Secof Constitution tion 4 of the the State of Utah to.read: Sec. 4. The Legislature shall by general law prescribe optional forms of county government and shall allow each county to select, subject to referendum in the manner provided by law, the prescribed optional form which best serves its needs, and by general laws shall provide for precinct and township organizations. Section 2. The secretary of state is directed to submit this proposed amendment to the electors of the State of Utah at the next general election in the manner provided by law. Section 3. If adopted by the electors of this state, thi amendment shall take effect on January 1, 1973. 1. is proposed ; CLYDE L. MILLER Secretary of State obligation. |