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Bluff Town Council approves enrollment in Utah Retirement Systems

By Utah News Staff · September 9, 2026 · 1 min read
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The Bluff Town Council passed a resolution on September 1, 2026, to enroll the town in Utah Retirement Systems benefit programs. The resolution authorizes the Town Manager and Mayor to undertake necessary actions for employee retirement and death benefit coverage.

Key takeaways

  • Bluff Town Council approved Resolution #109 on September 1, 2026.
  • The resolution seeks enrollment in the Public Employees' Retirement System.
  • The Town Manager and Mayor are authorized to manage the enrollment process.
  • Coverage includes retirement and death benefits for qualified employees.

The Town of Bluff passed a resolution on September 1, 2026, requesting admission to the Public Employees' Retirement System, according to a resolution published September 8. The measure authorizes the town to provide benefits for personnel as authorized by Utah state law.

Under Resolution #109, the Town Manager and Mayor are authorized to take necessary actions to enroll the Town in Utah Retirement Systems benefit programs. This enrollment includes retirement coverage and death benefit coverage for qualified employees under Utah Retirement Systems laws and regulations.

The resolution was approved by the Bluff Town Council during a public meeting on September 1, 2026. The vote included Mayor Josh Ewing and Council Members Jennifer Davila, Gary Haws, and Spencer Wade.

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