Events

View slides here: https://www.ulct.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Leading-Together-Council-Manager-Cities.pdf

This webinar examined the distinct powers and duties of mayors and council members serving under Utah’s rare council-manager form of government, where the division of executive and legislative authority are primarily determined by the council. Participants explored how mayors and councils can respect statutory roles, communicate effectively, build productive working relationships, and align policy direction with day-to-day administration. The session also addressed practical strategies for preventing and resolving conflicts between the legislative body and executive branch so city officials can serve residents with greater efficiency, professionalism, and public trust.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions
02:05 Key Takeaways
03:58 Council-Manager Structure
06:50 Top 5 Most Common Conflicts
15:25 Top 5 Most Unhelpful Responses
19:53 Top 5 Practical Solutions
29:10 Q&A

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This webinar examined the distinct powers and duties of mayors and council members serving under Utah’s five and six-member council forms of government, where executive and legislative authority are combined in one council which includes the mayor. Participants explored how mayors and councils can respect statutory roles, communicate effectively, build productive working relationships, and align policy direction with day-to-day administration. The session also addressed practical strategies for preventing and resolving conflicts between the legislative body and executive branch so city officials can serve residents with greater efficiency, professionalism, and public trust.

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Join ULCT and our partners from APA Utah for a discussion of new state law requirements of Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs). The webinar includes examples of ordinances from across the state that show a variety of approaches to this important issue. We also have an interactive discussion that highlights questions, shared insights, and discusses best practices from communities across the state.

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The State Housing Infrastructure Project (SHIP) and Affordable Housing Infrastructure Grant (AHIG) our the states newest tools to help address infrastructure needs facing Utah.
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SHIP: SHIP is a $100 million revolving loan fund administered by the SHIP Board – empowering political subdivisions to fund regionally significant infrastructure that unlocks attainable, owner-occupied housing.

AHIG: AHIG is a $150 million grant fund dedicated to Salt Lake County — administered by the AHIG Board to fund regionally significant infrastructure projects that unlock attainable, owner-occupied housing.

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The GSLBIP, led by the Utah Division of Water Resources, will serve as a long-term roadmap for managing water across the Great Salt Lake Basin. The goal is to maintain a resilient water supply, promote a healthy lake, and support the economy and quality of life that depend on both.

The plan builds on technical modeling from the Great Salt Lake Basin Study and will guide future decisions by the state, water users, conservancy districts, municipalities, and the public.

Your input at this stage directly shapes what gets modeled and how success is defined. This is an opportunity to help define practical options grounded in data, measurable outcomes, and real-world tradeoffs.

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