AGENCY: Ophir (Utah)

SERIES: 28585
TITLE: Official bonds
DATES: 1912, 1914-1916.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date of bond, thereunder alphabetical by name of official.

DESCRIPTION: These are bonds with good and sufficient sureties, payable to the municipality for the "elected officers of each municipality and the treasurer in cities of the first and second class before taking the oath of office" to guarantee "faithful performance of the duties of the respective officers." Bonds are placed at such amounts as may be determined by the governing body (UCA 10-3-819 (1997)).

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office permanently or until administrative need ends and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

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

APPRAISAL

Historical

While employee bonds are typically only retained for 3 years after they expire, the bonds in this series have permanent historical value as representative examples of bonds documenting the identity of Ophir Town officials and the bonding process for municipal officials in the early 20th century.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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