Candidacy Information

 The Board of Trustees - Structure and Composition 

The Weber Fire District Board of Trustees includes:

 

Elected Representation

• Four (4) members elected at large from the unincorporated areas of Weber County.

 

Municipal Appointments

• Six (7) members appointed by the following municipalities:
  • Farr West City
  • Hooper City
  • Huntsville Town
  • Marriott-Slaterville City
  • Ogden Valley City
  • West Haven City
  • Uintah City 

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Board Meetings

 

The Board meets monthly​, typically on the second Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at:

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Weber Fire District Administrative Offices​

Station 61

2023 West 1300 North

Farr West, Utah, 84404

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Meetings generally last about two (2) hours.

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Board members receive compensation for regularly scheduled meetings at a rate approved by the Board.

 

Roles and Governance​

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Board duties and responsibilities are established by:​​

• Utah State Statute, and

• Board-established by laws.

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The District is led by a Fire Chief, supported by:

• Deputy Chiefs

• Division Chiefs

• Fire Marshals

• Professional and administrative staff

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District Overview

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The Weber Fire District protects approximately 515 square miles, including:

• Unincorporated areas of Weber County
• Seven (7) cities with appointed representation listed above.

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We provide fire operations, emergency and non-emergency medical services, hazardous materials teams, technical rescue teams, wildland division, tactical SWAT team members, as well as community prevention and education, and all related services from six (6) full-time fire stations.​

• Station 61 - 2023 W 1300 N, Farr West
• Station 62 - 5500 E 2200 N, Eden​
• Station 63 - 4646 W 4000 S, West Haven
• Station 64 - 2175 E. Eastwood Blvd., Uintah
  • Station 264 - ​2405 Bell Ln., Uintah (Wildland Division)
• Station 65 - 7925 E 500 S, Huntsville,
• Station 66 - 3641 W 2200 S, Ogden (Taylor/West Weber Area)​

 

Board Member Qualifications

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Per Utah Code 17B-1-302:

Board Members must:

• Be registered voters in the area where they reside.
• Live within the boundaries of the District (and within the electing division, if applicable).

 

Board Member Employment Restrictions

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Per Utah Code 17B-1-311:

• No elected or appointed board member may be employed by the District while serving.
• No District employee or contracted worker may serve on the District Board of Trustees.

 

Board Member Terms of Office

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Per Utah Code 17B-1-303:

• Terms begin at noon on January 1 following election or appointment.
• Terms last four (4) years.
• There is no limit to the number of terms a member may serve.

 

Board Member Eligibility Restrictions

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Per Utah Code 20A-9-203:

Individuals may not hold public office if they are:

• Mentally incompetent.
• Convicted of a felony.
• Convicted of treason or a crime against the elective franchise.

Eligibility may be restored only as outlined in 20A-2-101.3 or 20A-2-101.5​