Alton (Utah)

24181--Annual audits
24185--Ordinances and resolutions
24273--Council minutes

AGENCY: Alton (Utah)

SERIES: 24181
TITLE: Annual audits
DATES: 1971-1979; 1983; 1999-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological

DESCRIPTION: These are reports prepared by external auditors examining and verifying the municipality's financial activities for the year. "The audit required for any fiscal year shall be completed within six calendar months after the close of the fiscal year" (UCA 51-2-2 (1997)). The audit is required to include "the financial statements; the auditor's opinion on the financial statements; a statement by the auditor expressing positive assurance of compliance with state fiscal laws identified by the state auditor; a copy of the auditor's letter to management that identified any material weaknesses in internal controls discovered by the auditor, and other financial issues related to the expenditure of funds received from federal, state, or local governments to be considered by management; and management's response to the specific recommendations" (UCA 51-2-3(1)(a) (1997)).

RETENTION

Retain permanently

DISPOSITION

May Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Audit records, GRS-1727

AUTHORIZED: 11/15/2019

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office until microfilmed and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.

APPRAISAL

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public


AGENCY: Alton (Utah)

SERIES: 24185
TITLE: Ordinances and resolutions
DATES: 1936-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date passed.

DESCRIPTION: Utah law authorizes the governing body of each municipality to exercise its legislative powers through ordinances. The governing body may pass any ordinance to regulate, require, prohibit, govern, control or supervise any activity, business, or condition authorized by law (Utah Code, 1988, 10-3-701-702). Early Alton ordinances establish community boundaries, specify the responsibilities and salaries of community officers, and govern activity within town limits. Later ordinances and resolutions amend the original ordinances, impose taxes, and provide for public services. The Alton council passed ordinances adopting a uniform building code and creating a zoning law.

RETENTION

Retain permanently

DISPOSITION

May 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 permanently after being microfilmed.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical Legal

Alton ordinances and resolutions provide the foundation for municipal government and identify issues of importance to the community.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public


AGENCY: Alton (Utah)

SERIES: 24273
TITLE: Council minutes
DATES: 1935-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological

DESCRIPTION: Like other traditional city councils in Utah, the Alton town council consists of a mayor and four trustees who are responsible to exercise the community's legislative and executive powers (Utah Code Unannotated, 1991, 10-3-101). Council meeting minutes should provide a record of topics discussed. Entries for each meeting should also include the date and the names of those present. However, the Alton town council minutes are more in the form of notes taken at council meetings and do not consistently provide this information. The Alton town council appoints city officials and appropriates their salaries, levies taxes, and approves expenditures. It provides or contracts for services, controls animals and traffic, and coordinates community upkeep of buildings and roads.

RETENTION

Retain permanently

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: 07/05/2002

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office permanently after being microfilmed.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives until microfilmed and then destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

Council minutes provide unique information on life in, and governance of, this small town.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public