Series 11985
Salt Lake County (Utah). County Clerk
Petitions and affidavits, 1976-
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Schedule 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 17-5-15(7)(1990)). Signatures must be verified to determine whether petitioners are registered voters.
Scope and Content
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 17-5-15(7)(1990)). Signatures must be verified to determine whether petitioners are registered voters.
Notes
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