AGENCY: Department of Culture and Community Engagement. Division of Indian Affairs
SERIES: 31000
TITLE: Native American Remains Review Committee minutes and materials
DATES: 1996-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date
DESCRIPTION: This series contains meeting minutes and materials from the Native American Remains Review Committee. The Committee monitors the identification process of human remains to ensure fair and objective consideration and assessment of all available relevant information and evidence; and reviews findings relating to the identity or cultural affiliation of Native American remains; or the return of Native American remains. The Committee also facilitates the resolution of a dispute among Indian tribes or lineal descendants and state agencies relating to the return of Native American remains, including convening the parties to the dispute if considered desirable. The Committee consults with Indian tribes and the Division in the development of Rules for state Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) make recommendations, if appropriate, regarding care of Native American remains that are to be repatriated.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 1 year(s)
DISPOSITION
May Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Open meeting minutes & supplementary materials, GRS-1709
AUTHORIZED: 10/28/2024
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Computer data files: Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
These records are historical because they provide evidence of the significant effects of governmental programs and actions on Indian Tribes.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public. Utah Code 63G-2-301 (2)(e) (2020)
SECONDARY DESIGNATION
Private. Utah Code 63G-2-302 (2)(d) (2024)