AGENCY: Tooele County (Utah). County Clerk

SERIES: 1801
TITLE: Oath Record
DATES: i 1887-1896.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by recording date.

DESCRIPTION: 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

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.

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.

M-Disc: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

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

APPRAISAL

Historical

This disposition is based on both the evidential and informational value of these records. They are important research tools. This series has permanent historical value as documentation of individuals who served in elected and appointed positions within the county. It also documents the implementation of the Edmunds -Tucker Act in Utah.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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