Chapter 2.44
RECORDS RETENTION AND DISPOSAL

Sections:

2.44.010  Retention schedule adopted.

2.44.020  Schedule to govern retention.

2.44.030  Filing system.

2.44.010 Retention schedule adopted.

The City Retention Schedule of the Oregon State Archives Division, dated 1998, attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter as Exhibit A, is hereby adopted and incorporated by this reference herein as the retention and destruction code of the city of St. Helens. (Ord. 2771 § 1, 1998)

2.44.020 Schedule to govern retention.

The adopted City Retention Schedule shall be adhered to and shall govern the retention and disposal of all files, documents, papers, and records that are now on file in the city of St. Helens. (Ord. 2771 § 2, 1998)

2.44.030 Filing system.

The city recorder of the city of St. Helens is authorized to cause to have all papers, documents, and records received in all city departments maintained and stored to assure an expeditious and orderly filing system. All records and documents to be stored shall be placed in transfer files or suitable containers that will ensure the safekeeping of all documents and records, and each file or container shall be clearly marked as to the type of record of document contained therein, with the date of disposal, if any, noted on each file or container. (Ord. 2771 § 3, 1998)