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Duchesne County Commission Seeks Upper Country Water Board Appointments

By Utah News Staff · September 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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The Duchesne County Commission is seeking resumes or letters of interest from residents within the Upper Country Water District boundary area to fill appointments on the Upper Country Water Board.

Key takeaways

  • The Duchesne County Commission is seeking appointments for the Upper Country Water Board.
  • Seats are available for residents in Talmage, Boneta, Mountain Home, Mount Emmons, and Bluebell.
  • Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on October 2, 2026.
  • Appointees may be eligible for a four-year reappointment term.

The Duchesne County Commission is seeking resumes or letters of interest from individuals residing within the Upper Country Water District boundary area to fill one seat for each of the following districts: Talmage, Boneta, Mountain Home, Mount Emmons, and Bluebell.

To maintain staggered terms and an established rotation, the appointment terms will have varying expiration dates, ending on December 31, 2027, and December 31, 2029. Members may be eligible for reappointment for an additional four-year term. Board meetings are held monthly.

Interested individuals must submit resumes or letters of interest to the Duchesne County Commission Executive Assistant, Melissa Hughes, by 5:00 p.m. on October 2, 2026. Submissions can be sent via email to melissa.hughes@duchesne.utah.gov or mailed to PO Box 270, Duchesne, UT 84021.

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