The Box Elder County Commission ratified its line of succession document Wednesday, ensuring a clear chain of command for government operations in the event of an emergency. The document, submitted to Utah Division of Emergency Management Director Kris Hamlet, outlines the order of leadership if county officials are unable to perform their duties. Under Utah Code 53-2a-807, the commission chair will assume primary responsibility, followed by the next senior commissioner and then the remaining commissioner. If none of the commissioners are available, the county sheriff will take over, with the county attorney next in line if needed. The commission also...

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