AGENCY: West Valley City (Utah). Department of Administration
SERIES: 84892
TITLE: Resolutions
DATES: i 1985-1986.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.
DESCRIPTION: Resolutions are a course of action or formal statement of a decision made by the city council. The decision may perform the same function as a city ordinance, but punishments, fines, and forfeitures may not be imposed by resolution. Unlike ordinances, resolutions may become effective without publication or public posting, but must do so within three months from the date of passage. Topics of resolutions usually deal with establishing water and sewer rates; charges for garbage collection; creating personnel policies and guidelines; passing or defeating proposed budgets for the municipal government; and regulating the use and operation of municipal property.
RETENTION
DISPOSITION
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Microfilm duplicate: For records beginning in 1985 through 1986. Retain in State Archives permanently.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical Legal
Resolutions are similar to ordinances. Resolutions have legal value because they are municipal laws. They have historical value because ongoing resolutions document changes to the law over time.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public