AGENCY: Tooele County (Utah). County Clerk

SERIES: 1779
TITLE: Petition files
DATES: 1982-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological

DESCRIPTION: These files contain the formal written petitions from county residents submitted to the county commission proposing action. Each petition contains a statement of purpose on proposed action and signature and address of petitioners. It is the responsibility of the county clerk to "preserve and file all petitions" (UCA 17-5-15(7). Signatures have been verified to determine whether petitioners are registered voters.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 1 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 03/1990

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year after issue resolved or final decision made and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 50 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

The disposition is based on the informational value of these records. Though these petitions are discussed in the minutes of the Board of Commissioners, the actual petitions are important to identify individual petitioners.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public. Utah Code 63G-2-201(2)(2023).

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