AGENCY: Parowan (Utah)

SERIES: 23625
TITLE: Revised ordinances
DATES: 1920; 1931; 1943-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by year, thereunder numerical by ordinance number.

DESCRIPTION: These ordinances document the approximately ten year revision of municipal ordinances as required by the Parowan city council and constitute the current municipal code for Parowan at the time of their publication. The ordinances primarily concern maintaining law and order; guarding public health; administering water use and development; creating and maintaining public improvements; licensing, taxing, and regulating businesses, trades, and professions; regulating commodities and dangerous substances (such as liquor and tobacco); abating nuisances; controlling domestic animals and livestock; conducting elections; creating municipal offices and departments; appointing public officials; setting salaries; and controlling city finances.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

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

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office until microfilmed and then destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently.

APPRAISAL

Historical

The records document an approximate ten year revision of city ordinances and constitute a credible record of the city's development between the world wars.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public