AGENCY: Washington County (Utah). County Recorder

SERIES: 23518
TITLE: Oaths of office and bonds
DATES: 1897-1930.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.

DESCRIPTION: The laws of Utah as adopted in 1896 required county officials to take an oath and give a bond before entering into the discharge of their duties. All official bonds were to be recorded in the office of the county recorder and filed in the office of the county clerk (Laws of Utah, 1896, chapter 81, sec 48 & 56). In the oath of office a new official swore that he would faithfully carry out the duties of his office. In the bond the new official and his sureties put up a bond for an amount determined by the county commissioners. The bond stated that if the officer neglected to perform his duties, then this money would paid to the county, but if he did faithfully carry out his duties, then the bond would become null and void. The Washington County recorder recorded the bonds of many county officials.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

This series identifies individuals who held political office in Washington County. This disposition is based on both the evidential and informational value of these records. They are important research tools. These oaths may be used to document the organization of the agency/office and to identify individual persons serving in elected and appointed positions.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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