AGENCY: West Valley City (Utah). City Council

SERIES: 6848
TITLE: Ordinances
DATES: i 1980-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by consecutive ordinance number

DESCRIPTION: This series is made up of ordinances which have been adopted by the West Valley City Council to govern and maintain the operation of the city for the peace, benefit, and regulation of the municipality. Upon incorporation of West Valley City on July 1, 1980, the West Valley City Commission (forerunner of the city council) adopted as ordinance 80-1 the compiled municipal code. These documents were compiled and maintained by the city recorder, who is required by state statute to keep a record book of all ordinances passed by the city council.

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 for 2 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 20 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

Microfilm master: For records beginning in 1980 through 1992. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfilm duplicate: For records beginning in 1980 through 1992. Retain in State Archives permanently.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical Legal

Ordinances have legal value because they are municipal laws. They have historical value because ongoing ordinances document changes to the law over time.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public