Council Meeting Information

• City Council meetings are the formal gathering of the city’s elected officials to discuss and make decisions on local government matters. City Council meeting agendas typically include but are not limited to:
  • Special Recognition
    • City department, community member/organization presentation or recognition, etc.
  • Public Comment
    • Opportunity for the general public to address the City Council on any city-related topic.
      • How to Participate in Public Comment
  • Public Hearings
    • Items intended to gather community input on specific issues, proposals, or projects before city council decisions, typically required for zoning changes, budget approvals, land-use developments, and other significant actions.
    • The city must notify residents according to Utah noticing requirements, and residents can express their opinions and concerns during the designated Public Comment period.
      • How to Participate in Public Comment
  • Business Items
    • Items requiring Council action that do not require a public hearing, or have otherwise met public hearing requirements in a previous council meeting.
  • Reports to Council
    • Council, Mayor, Council Office & Admin Reports, community or volunteer organization reports, etc.
  • Consent Items
    • Items not requiring public discussion or which have previously been discussed and may be adopted by one single motion.
    • Council Members may request to pull an item for further discussion and consideration.
• City Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, and are otherwise scheduled as needed with proper noticing.
• Visit WestJordan.PrimeGov.Com/Public/Portal for posted meeting agendas and past meeting information.

• Commonly called a “work session”, Committee of the Whole (COTW) meetings are held for the benefit of Council members to discuss city issues, options and proposals in an informal setting, allowing for in-depth conversation, discussion, and comprehensive understanding.
• Agenda items are largely “Discussion Topics” typically involving councilmembers, the mayor, and staff.
• No official action can be taken by the Council in these meetings.
• COTW meetings are open to the public, but there are no Public Comment periods.
• COTW meetings are held on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th (month pending) Tuesdays of each month.
• Visit WestJordan.PrimeGov.Com/Public/Portal for posted meeting agendas and past meeting information.

• The West Jordan City Council also acts as the Board of the Fairway Estates Special Service Recreation District (FES).
• Scheduled as needed, respective agendas may include business items, public hearing items, consent items, and others, as applicable.
• Visit WestJordan.PrimeGov.Com/Public/Portal for posted meeting agendas and past meeting information.

• The West Jordan City Council also acts as the board of the Municipal Building Authority (MBA).
• The MBA is created according to Utah law and assists in development, redevelopment and financing of applicable city projects.
• Scheduled as needed, respective agendas may include business items, public hearing items, consent items, and others, as applicable.
• Visit WestJordan.PrimeGov.Com/Public/Portal for posted meeting agendas and past meeting information.

• The West Jordan City Council also acts as the board of the Redevelopment Agency (RDA).
• The RDA is created according to Utah law and assists in development, redevelopment and financing of applicable city projects.
• Scheduled as needed, respective agendas may include business items, public hearing items, consent items, and others, as applicable.
• Visit WestJordan.PrimeGov.Com/Public/Portal for posted meeting agendas and past meeting information.

The West Jordan City Council follows a modified version of Robert’s Rules of Order for meeting proceedings, and is governed via established City Council Policies and Procedures. is West Jordan Public Meeting Rules, which are applicable to each meeting, as explained below: and