AGENCY: Washington County (Utah). County Clerk

SERIES: 28670
TITLE: Petition files
DATES: 2009-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by filing date.

DESCRIPTION: These files contain the formal written petitions from county residents submitted to the county commission proposing action. Each petition contains a statement of purpose on proposed action and signatures and addresses of petitioners. It is the responsibility of the county clerk to "preserve and file all petitions" (UCA 17-5-209(7) (1995)). Signatures must be verified to determine whether petitioners are registered voters.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 5 year(s)

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 for 5 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public