The County Clerk ensures Davis County remains in full legal compliance in a number of key areas. These responsibilities include managing annual ethics and transparency through conflict of interest disclosures for elected officers and employees, as well as providing vital legal protections by receiving and preserving all formal claims filed against the county. Additionally, the office maintains state compliance by ensuring all county agencies are properly registered, receives boundary-related annexation records, and oversees the publication of essential public notices to keep the community informed.
Ensuring legal compliance is about more than following procedures; it requires navigating a complex landscape of state laws and public accountability. Effectively leading this work requires a deep mastery of evolving regulations coupled with a firm commitment to transparency
10 years overseeing legal compliance duties
In-depth knowledge of state law and regulations
Why Experience Matters
In the realm of legal compliance, there is no room for "learning on the job." My decade of experience as Chief Deputy Clerk and now Elected Clerk ensures:
Error-Free Compliance
I have a proven track record of meeting every state-mandated deadline and filing requirement, protecting the county from legal risks and financial penalties.
Instant Accountability
Because I helped build our current transparency systems, like the searchable 2025 Conflict of Interest database, I have the technical and legal knowledge to keep them running and improving on Day One.
Consistent Public Trust
My deep familiarity with Utah State Code means that public notices, annexations, and claims are handled with the precision and fairness that Davis County residents expect and deserve.
Created Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form for Elected Officials(2025), ensures county elected officials properly disclose conflicts of interest on an annual basis and keeps Davis County in compliance with state statute.
Published Conflict of Interest Disclosures on Website(2025), provides for an name searchable system for citizens to view conflict of interest disclosures filed by elected officials.
Developing Integration of Conflict of Interest Disclosures with Candidate Insight(2026), a project currently under development will streamline the candidate and elected officers experience and expedite public access to these disclosures.