The State Records Committee meets at least quarterly to approve the retentions and dispositions of record series generated by state and local government entities. They also serve as an appeals board when access to records has been denied by the originating agency. Their decisions and orders are available online. Appeal hearings are generally scheduled for the second Thursday of the month.

Members are: Ernest Rowley (Local Government), Chris Hansen (State History), Lex Hemphill (Media), Patricia Smith-Mansfield (Governor's Designee), Scott Whittaker (Private Records Manager), Betsy Ross (State Auditor's Designee), and Scott Daniels (Citizen Member). Paul H. Tonks, Assistant Attorney General, serves as counsel to the Committee. Susan Mumford of the Utah State Archives serves as Executive Secretary. Scott Whittaker is the Chair.