AGENCY: Governor (2021- : Cox)

SERIES: 25985
TITLE: Chief of staff records
DATES: 1993-2003.
ARRANGEMENT: By staff member, thereunder by subject.

DESCRIPTION: This series consists of the subject files created by the chiefs of staff and deputy chiefs of staff of Governor Leavitt. It contains correspondence, notes, reports, subject files, and other records that enabled the chiefs of staff to advise the Governor in setting policy, coordinating the executive branch, and managing numerous state agencies. Governor Leavitt had five chiefs of staff over the course of his administration: Charles Johnson (January 1993-July 1997), Bob Gross (August 1997-January 1998), Robert Linnell (interim chief of staff from January to March 1998), Ted Stewart (March 1998-October 1999), and Rich McKeown (October 1999-November 2003). Staff members whose records are included in this series are Charles (Charlie) Johnson (1993-1997) and Robert (Bob) Linnell (1998). Also included are the records created by Vicki Varela who served as Deputy of Communications (1993-1997) and Deputy Chief of Staff (1999-2000). A variety of topics are represented in the series ranging from economic development, education, and funding for Interstate 15 to social issues such as abortion, gangs, and health care. Notes and programs collected from a number of professional and political conferences are included as are several articles from prominent magazines relating to the Governor and Utah.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office until the end of the governor's administration and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

Computer data files: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

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

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

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Private. This series contains some private information