Where can I find procedures or information on developing a records management system?
In addition to the information provided here, detailed information on records management is available in the Department of Community and Economic Development’s (Commerce) Local Government Handbook, Chapter 2, Section 1, Administrative Procedures, the Model Financial Record Keeping System, Appendix A; and the Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks Handbook. Also, the State of Alaska, Division of Libraries, Archives and Records Management Service publishes a Local Government General Records Retention Schedule. Do all records have to be available for public review? Under state law (AS 29.20.380 and AS 40.25.110 (See Current Alaska Statutes)), every municipality is required to keep certain records and make them available to the public. Failure to do this is a breach of the public trust. There are only a few exceptions to this requirement, such as certain personnel records, or work papers regarding contract negotiations. The public records statutes found in Title 40 (See AS 40.25.120 – .151
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