Commission Minutes

Creator: Salt Lake County (Utah). Clerk

Date: 1852-2000

Abstract: The County Commission serves as the governing body that organizes and maintains county services and that manages all county business and property. Minutes are kept by the County Clerk and include both summaries of topics discussed during the meetings and a listing of all orders and decisions made by the board.

Research Note: Given the diversity and extent of the county commission's activities, the minute books should be consulted not only by researchers seeking information on the commission, but by those seeking information on any county agencies, their personnel, or their services to individuals; on private contractors and their plans for work on county projects or private subdivisions; on private businesses operating within the unincorporated county limits; and on private individuals or charitable institutions holding taxable or untaxable property within the county. Virtually any person living in, or any activity taking place in, unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County (up to and including the incorporation of municipalities) was affected by the actions of the county commission and is reflected in the minutes.*

In 2001, a mayor and council form of government took the place of the commission.

Arrangement: The entries for the minutes were recorded chronologically as each meeting occurred. Indices were also created and are alphabetical by personal name, subject, or name of business or government agency. Sometimes county resolutions, ordinances, and petitions are found in the indices under either separate tabs or in the index under "R" for resolution, "O" for ordinance along with a description of the resolution, ordinance, etc.*

*A complete description, history and guide to the minutes was created by the Utah State Archives and can be found at the link below.