# Utah R. Jud. Admin. 1-203: Rule 1-203. Responsibilities of the presiding officer

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_UCJA_R1_203

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah R. Jud. Admin. 1-203
- **Heading:** Rule 1-203. Responsibilities of the presiding officer
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Court Rules / Utah Code of Judicial Administration / Utah R. Jud. Admin. 1-203

## Text

Intent:
To identify the responsibilities of the Chief Justice as the presiding officer of the Council.
Applicability:
This rule shall apply to the judiciary.
Statement of the Rule:
It is the responsibility of the presiding officer to:
(1) preside at meetings of the Council;
(2) supervise the implementation of Council policies;
(3) serve as chief spokesperson for the judiciary;
(4) supervise the state court administrator;
(5) supervise the administration of the judiciary;
(6) approve the establishment of and appointment to positions subordinate to the state court administrator; and
(7) perform such other duties as prescribed by law or delegated by the Council.

## Nearby sections

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