Land Use Appeal Authority

Description

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DUCHESNE COUNTY Land Use Appeal Authority 1. GENERAL Objective/Purpose Duchesne County, Utah (“County), is soliciting proposals from qualified individuals to serve as the County’s Land use Appeal Authority. Pursuant to Duchesne County Ordinance No. 26-432, Land Use Amendments Ordinance, the County seeks an independent, qualified professional to serve as the Land Use Appeal Authority and perform the duties associated with reviewing and deciding appeals involving land use matters. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to identify an individual with the appropriate education, experience, legal knowledge, and professional judgment to ensure that land use appeals are considered fairly, impartially, and in accordance with applicable law. 2. TERM The initial term of the agreement shall be four (4) years, with the option for the County to extend the agreement for subsequent one (1) year extensions. The County reserves the right to terminate the agreement in accordance with the applicable provisions of Duchesne County Ordinance No. 26-432, Land Use Amendments Ordinance, and the terms of the executed agreement. 3. SERVICE/WORK REQUIREMENTS Expectations The selected individual shall perform the duties necessary to review, hear, and decide land use appeals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and procedures. The selected individual is expected to: 1. Attend scheduled hearings and meetings as required and participate in the consideration and decision-making process, including issuing decisions as applicable to the position. 2. Review application materials, staff reports, exhibits, testimony, and other relevant documentation before each hearing. 3. Conduct site visits or field inspections when appropriate and legally permissible. 4. Carefully consider the evidence, testimony, and arguments presented by all parties. 5. Ask relevant questions to clarify facts, issues, and applicable legal standards. 6. Exercise independent and impartial judgment in public interest, without favoring any individual, group, or special interest. 7. Understand and respect constitutional rights, due process requirements, and other applicable legal protections. 8. Have a working knowledge of and comply with applicable federal and state laws, County ordinances, and other relevant local regulations as they may all be amended. 9.