Who participates in the records management program?
The proper care of records is everyone’s responsibility. Staff members are called upon to implement the records retention program and to use good judgment in the disposition of individual documents. How do we participate in the program? Consult this Manual and the accompanying Records Retention Schedules. The Manual provides an overview of the process and answers basic questions. It can also help you organize your files. The Schedule identifies each category of document that your unit generates, indicates how long it should be kept in the unit, and if and for how long it should be retained in the off-site Records Center. It also identifies which records should be placed in the Archives. The Director for Records Management, the Director for Archives Administration, or the Chief Archivist will be glad to assist you with the proper care of your records and with their final disposition. When do we participate in the program? Records retention is an ongoing activity. With well-organized fil
