Utah State Treasurer
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| State Treasurer of Utah | |
|---|---|
Seal of the state treasurer of Utah | |
since June 29, 2021 | |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Term length | Four years |
| Inaugural holder | James Chipman 1896 |
| Formation | Utah Constitution |
| Website | treasurer |
The Utah state treasurer acts as the head banker for the state of Utah, handling deposits, withdrawals, redemptions of state warrants, and investments of state funds.[1] The position was created in 1896 when Utah became a state. The Constitution of Utah established the Office of the State Treasurer to be elected by popular vote.[2]
The current state treasurer is Marlo Oaks who was appointed by Governor Spencer Cox after Treasurer David Damschen resigned on April 30, 2021 to lead the Utah Housing Corporation.