A records retention schedule is a listing of records that specifies the minimum length of time those records must be retained to meet all administrative, fiscal, legal and historical requirements.
Records Management works closely with each department to compile their records retention schedule. The County Attorney's Office reviews the draft schedules and the Colorado State Archives and State Attorney General give final approval. Once approved, a records retention schedule provides the legal authority necessary to destroy public records.
Most departments have one or more schedules listing their unique records. All departments can also use the General Records Retention Schedule to determine the retention of records that are common to most departments (such as personnel or budget files, purchase orders, etc).