Sentences with phrase «state document retention policies»

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But that turned out to be a flimsy explanation when an internal Administration document surfaced that stated that the «90 - day email retention policy was adopted by the State in June 2013.»

Emails are supposed to be saved for a variety of reasons, including pending document requests under the Freedom of Information Law, according to a 118 - page retention policy distributed to state employees.

The Administrator is also authorized to: make modifications to the Record Retention Schedule from time to time to ensure that it is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and includes the appropriate document and record categories for the Association; monitor local, state and federal laws affecting record retention; annually review the record retention and disposal program; and monitor compliance with this policy.

It is difficult to put forth a «sample» document destruction policy applicable nationwide due to the immense variation in state rules on ethical obligations for file retention, though the basics of one are included below.

With the caveats above about how all the states have their own rules and ethics opinions, here is a sample starting point for drafting your own document retention and destruction policy.

One best practice touched upon by some state opinions is to set out your firm's document retention and destruction policy in your engagement letter.