# Utah Code § 67-1-3: Removal of gubernatorial appointee

> Utah · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T67_S67_1_3

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 67-1-3
- **Heading:** Removal of gubernatorial appointee
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 67 / Chapter 67-1 / § 67-1-3

## Text

(1) Any time during a recess of the Legislature, the governor may remove any gubernatorial appointee for official misconduct, habitual or willful neglect of duty, or for other good and sufficient cause. (2) If the appointment required the advice and consent of the Senate, the governor may fill the vacancy created by the removal by following the procedures and requirements of Section 67-1-1.5.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 67-1-1 § 67-1-1. General powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T67_S67_1_1.md)
- [Utah Code § 67-1-1.5 § 67-1-1.5. Gubernatorial appointment powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T67_S67_1_1.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 67-1-2 § 67-1-2. Senate confirmation of gubernatorial nominees -- Verification of nomination requirements -- Consultation on appointments -- Notification of anticipated vacancies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T67_S67_1_2.md)
- [Utah Code § 67-1-2.5 § 67-1-2.5. Executive boards -- Database -- Governor's review of new boards -- Creation of boards and commissions -- Inactive boards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T67_S67_1_2.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 67-1-3 § 67-1-3. Removal of gubernatorial appointee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T67_S67_1_3.md)
- [Utah Code § 67-1-4 § 67-1-4. Records to be kept.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T67_S67_1_4.md)
- [Utah Code § 67-1-5 § 67-1-5. Commissioning officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T67_S67_1_5.md)
- [Utah Code § 67-1-6 § 67-1-6. Acting governor -- Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T67_S67_1_6.md)
- [Utah Code § 67-1-8.1 § 67-1-8.1. Executive Residence Commission -- Recommendations as to use, maintenance, and operation of executive residence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T67_S67_1_8.1.md)
- [Utah Code § 67-1-9 § 67-1-9. Governor's residence -- Sources of funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T67_S67_1_9.md)
- [Utah Code § 67-1-10 § 67-1-10. Spouse of the governor -- Status as state employee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T67_S67_1_10.md)
- [Utah Code § 67-1-11 § 67-1-11. Gender balance in appointing board members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T67_S67_1_11.md)
- [Utah Code § 67-1-12 § 67-1-12. Displaced defense workers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T67_S67_1_12.md)
- [Utah Code § 67-1-14 § 67-1-14. Information technology.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T67_S67_1_14.md)

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