Utah Code § 17-64-503: Duty of county legislative body to provide for operation and functioning of county personnel -- Conflicts with state or federal law.

(1) It is the duty of the legislative body to provide for the operation and functioning of any activity within the purpose and spirit of Chapter 75, General County Personnel Management, and Chapter 76, County Emergency Personnel Management, which is necessary and expedient.

(2) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, a legislative body may not adopt an ordinance or resolution that would deprive the county or any county departments, agencies, or institutions of state or federal grants or other forms of financial assistance.