1-11-1. Findings.

(1) It is in the best interests of Tooele County and the citizens thereof, and essential for the administration of County government, to maintain and preserve accurate governmental records; to provide ready access to records which are defined by law as open to the public; to maintain the security of records which are defined by law as non-public; and to ensure the preservation of vital and historically valuable records.

(2) As the records of Tooele County government agencies are a resource containing information which:

(a) allows government programs to function;

(b) provides officials with a basis for making decisions and ensuring continuity with past operations; and

(c) permits citizens to research and document matters of personal and community importance; this resource must be systematically and efficiently managed.

(3) It is the policy of the County that all governmental records, which are defined by applicable Utah statutory and case law as public records, shall be made available to citizens as set forth in this ordinance.

(4) The County recognizes a public policy interest in allowing the government to restrict access to certain records, as specified in the Act and this ordinance, for the public good. (Ord. 95-19, 9/12/95; Ord. 92-5, 9/1/92)