Duchesne County approves resolution clarifying Fruitland SSD appointments, names two board members

Duchesne County commissioners on March 23 approved a resolution clarifying the county's authority and the process for filling vacancies on the Fruitland Special Service District board and appointed two residents to fill openings.

Deputy Attorney Grant Charles presented Resolution No. 26-02, saying the district's original creation resolution did not clearly state who could appoint members when vacancies occurred outside of election cycles. Commissioners discussed how appointment authority interacts with the district's election procedures and emphasized the need to follow the election process when applicable.

Following the presentation, Commissioner Jeff Chugg moved to approve Resolution No. 26-02; Commissioner Tracy Killian seconded the motion. Commissioners Chugg, Killian and Chairman Greg Miles voted aye and the resolution passed unanimously.

The commission then considered letters of interest from four candidates for two vacant Fruitland Special Service District seats. Commissioner Killian moved to appoint John Crowley and David Larson; Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous vote.

The appointments and the clarifying resolution take effect immediately; the record reflects the commission's action but does not specify further administrative steps or terms in the transcript. The commission indicated the district must still follow any election requirements set out in its governing documents when applicable.