EXECUTIVE ORDER: An order or statement issued by the Mayor addressing a special circumstance or exception to established practice. Generally intended to direct or instruct the actions of the Administration, or to set policies for the Executive Branch to follow. Executive Orders are evaluated during Mayoral transitions and may be escalated to Policies or Ordinances as deemed necessary. Executive orders may also be rescinded.
EXECUTIVE POLICY: Citywide guidelines to provide basic guidance for the employees of Salt Lake City and practices of Citywide processes. Policies address the governance, philosophies, and principles inherent in carrying out City business and have an impact in more than one department.
PROCEDURE: An outline of steps necessary to appropriately and uniformly carry out policy implementation. (2019 Compilation-Revised 2023)