Filing for Davis County Surveyor

As previously announced, Max Elliott is resigning as the Davis County Surveyor effective September 4.

Pursuant to Utah law, the Davis County Republican Party will hold a Special County Convention to fill the vacancy. State law requires the election to occur within 30 days of the date the county party was notified of the vacancy. The party is planning to hold the Special County Convention on the evening of Wednesday, August 12th. We are currently securing a venue and expect to announce the location early next week.

County Delegates should plan to attend the Special County Convention. Additional details, including the meeting location and agenda, will be announced early next week.

Candidate Filing

Candidate filing for the office of Davis County Surveyor is now open. Filings will close on Monday, July 27, at 5:00 p.m. MDT.

In accordance with the Republican Party Bylaws, candidates must have been registered Republicans for at least one consecutive year prior to filing. Candidates are also required to complete the Party's Candidate Disclosure Form.

To help defray the costs of the Special County Convention, a $400 filing fee will be required. The filing fee also includes a candidate table at the convention.

State Qualifications for Davis County Surveyor

• Must be a U.S. citizen at the time of filing.
• Must be a registered voter in Davis County.
• Must have been a resident of Davis County for at least one year immediately preceding the election.
• Must be a registered Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Utah.
• Must be a member of a registered political party (unless unaffiliated).
• Any felony conviction must have been expunged, or at least ten years must have passed since the most recent conviction, with all court-ordered fines paid, probation or parole completed, and any term of incarceration served.

Additional State Filing Requirements

• A Conflict of Interest Disclosure must be submitted to the Davis County Clerk no later than three days before the party submits the nominee's name to the County Legislative Body. (Utah Code 20A-1-508(11)(a) and 17-70-304)
• A Campaign Financial Statement must be submitted to the Davis County Clerk no later than three business days before the party submits the nominee's name. (Utah Code 17-70-403(2)(g))

If you have questions regarding the filing process or qualifications, please contact the Davis County Republican Party.