Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: RISK - Risk

Directors' Update: Dec. 20, 2023

Business Meeting: Dec. 26, 2023

Summary:

Establishment of the Lewis County Records Management Policy

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Amber Smith

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) desires to establish a countywide policy and standard procedures for managing records according to the provisions of RCW 40.14 (concerning the preservation and destruction of public records) and all other state and federal statutes and regulations which govern agency records; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County recognizes requirements for the creation, maintenance, use, and disposition of Lewis County records so that County information assets are current, accurate and easy to use; managed to support County processes and objectives; open and accessible to County Staff and the public; demonstrate and document compliance with laws, regulations, and standards; and a record of the County’s past is preserved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Lewis County establishes the Lewis County Record Management Policy as attached.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 26th day of December, 2023.