AGENCY: Tooele County (Utah). County Clerk

SERIES: 26380
TITLE: Official bonds
DATES: 1880-1886, 1895-1905, 1958-1963.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date of bond.

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

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: For records beginning in 1895 through 1905. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

Bonds and other information about elected officials is an important part of the history of a governmental entity.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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