Series 23793

Brian Head (Utah) Resolutions, 1981-1998.

2 microfilm reels

These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.

Historical Note

See history of the records' creator.

Summary of Records

According to Utah law, the governing body of each municipality shall exercise its administrative powers through resolutions including, but not limited to establishing water and sewer rates, establishing personnel policies, and regulating the use of municipal property (Utah Code, 1984-1985, 10-3-717). Brian Head resolutions authorize the sale of bonds, establish utility franchises, govern water and sewer systems, state positions favoring or opposing state and federal actions, set tax rates, support or regulate expanding recreational facilities, address disputes, and regulate aspects of municipal government.

Scope and Content

According to Utah law, the governing body of each municipality shall exercise its administrative powers through resolutions including, but not limited to establishing water and sewer rates, establishing personnel policies, and regulating the use of municipal property (Utah Code, 1984-1985, 10-3-717). Resolutions are similar to ordinances in form, but they may take effect at passage and do not require publication. Brian Head resolutions authorize the sale of bonds, establish utility franchises, govern water and sewer systems, state positions favoring or opposing state and federal actions, set tax rates, support or regulate expanding recreational facilities, address disputes, and regulate aspects of municipal government.

Research Note

This series contains some extraneous documents. Resolutions passed before 1981 and after 1998 are included in town counci minutes.

Arrangement

Sequential by resolution number, which is also chronological by date.

Additional Forms

This series is available on microfilm.

Access Restrictions

This series is classified as Public.

Use Restrictions

These records are available for reproduction and use.

Preferred Citation

Cite the Utah State Archives and Records Service, the creating agency name, the series title, and the series number.

Acquisition Information

These records were acquired from the creating agency through established retention schedules.

Processing Information

Brian Head resolutions were microfilmed as part of Utah State Archives Millennial Project in September 2001 and processed by Rosemary Cundiff in May 2002.

Other Finding Aids

Other: This record includes a table of contents. It lists the title and number of each resolution and is arranged in reverse chronological order.

Related Material

Council minutes from Brian Head (Utah), Series 23790, contain additional resolutions and document the proceedings of the town council which is responsible for passing resolutions.
Ordinances from Brian Head (Utah), Series 23792, were passed by the town council in addition to resolutions. Ordinances represent the town council's legislative powers while resolutions represent executive powers.

Container List

ReelDescription
11981 Feb-1992 Aug; resolutions 116-242
21992 Dec-1998 Nov; resolutions 243-282