(1) The board shall: (a) subject to Subsection (2), make rules that establish statewide standards for county recorders as the board deems necessary to reduce or eliminate inconsistencies, including rules for: (i) the protection of recorded documents and records in a county recorder's custody, including appropriate methods for obtaining copies of a public record under Section 17-71-405, and the supervision of individuals who search and make copies of the public record; (ii) the electronic submission of plats, records, and other documents to a county recorder's office; (iii) the protection of privacy interests in the case of documents and records in a county recorder's custody; and (iv) the formatting, recording, and redaction of documents and records in a county recorder's custody; and (b) promote uniformity throughout the state with respect to the services provided by a county recorder. (2) (a) The rules under Subsection (1)(a) shall: (i) be made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and (ii) be consistent with applicable state law, including: (A) Title 17, Chapter 71, County Recorder; (B) Title 46, Chapter 4, Uniform Electronic Transactions Act; and (C) Title 57, Real Estate. (b) The rules under Subsection (1)(a) may not require a county recorder to expend any additional funds. (3) On or before October 1 of each year, the board shall submit a written report to the Political Subdivisions Interim Committee and the Business and Labor Interim Committee that includes: (a) information regarding the operations and activities of the board; and (b) any recommendations for legislation related to the services provided by county recorders, including recommendations for modification of the fees established in Section 17-71-407. State Employee Benefits Advisory Commission
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