AGENCY: Washington County (Utah). County Clerk

SERIES: 26697
TITLE: Oaths of office
DATES: 1975-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by surname

DESCRIPTION: These records are the official oaths of office for persons elected or appointed to county positions. They are used to verify that oaths are given in accordance with the Utah State Constitution (Art. IV, Sec. 10). Before entering into their duties of office, all elected and appointed officials "shall take and subscribe to a specified oath or affirmation." These records are the official oaths of persons elected or appointed to county positions. They are used to verify that oaths are given in accordance with the Utah State Constitution (Art. IV, Sec. 10). Before entering into the duties of all elected and appointed officials "shall take and subscribe to a specified oath or affirmation." All oaths and bonds for county officials "shall be filed with the county clerk, except for the county clerk which shall be filed with the county treasurer" (UCA 52-1-3 (1995)).

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year and then microfilm and destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.

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

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

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. Oaths of office provide a historical record who held office.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Private. UCA 63G-2-302(1)(f)