AGENCY: South Jordan (Utah)

SERIES: 84927
TITLE: Ordinances
DATES: 1971-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by ordinance number.

DESCRIPTION: Ordinances are laws created by the city council. They are enactments which govern and maintain the operation of the city for peace, benefit, and regulation of the municipality. Each separate law may carry a penalty or fine and must not conflict with the Utah State Constitution or The United States Constitution. Each ordinance is discussed in open council meetings, and take effect 20 days after being passed. Ordinances deal with the employment of elected and appointed officials; vehicles and traffic control; water use and allocation; fire and police protection; business and merchant regulation; and the establishment of fees and fines for city services.

RETENTION

Retain permanently

DISPOSITION

May Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.

Paper: Retain in Office permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical Legal

Ordinances are municipal laws and as such have administrative value until they are repealed. Thereafter, they document the legal history of a community and should be retained permanently.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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