Posts pertaining to local governments (counties, cities, school districts, special districts, etc.)
If you’ve ever been involved in records management, you know that disposition can be harder than putting socks on a rooster. Retention-conscious folders and a good file plan are great tools to set yourself up for success, but you might run into an issue: What happens when we can’t predict the trigger date of a…
Have you ever saved drafts of a record like correspondence, a publication, or report to prepare it for its final form? Suddenly you’re left with edited, superseded copies that were saved in an effort to reach its finalized version. So, what happens to these lingering copies? If you have ever skimmed the retention schedules for…
This could be you. We still have spots available in each of our local government records management classes being held in Austin, Texas next week. If you’re able to attend with the short notice, seize this opportunity to receive training. This is your chance to learn more about records management concepts and requirements in a…
Publications and public relations, two purposes with similar actions yet perform two different functions in their execution. In records designation both publication and public relations records can become mixed up due to the similarities such as how the records dispense out information, but the overall business tasks of each is what makes them distinct from…
This could be you. We are excited to announce that we will be hosting local government classes on: Each class is $24 per person, per day. Class size is limited to 40 people, so register today! Classes will be held at the Barbara Jordan State Office Building – 1601 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701. Course Descriptions Introduction to…
At the end of a record’s life cycle, destruction is the most common end. But there is another path: transferring the record to another entity for long-term preservation. For records with historical value, this may be an excellent option. So, how can local governments transfer their records? The Local Government Code spells out the conditions…
Welcome back to our occasional series “Off the Record,” a curated collection of articles we found interesting on a broad range of topics, some which are directly related to records management and others which might share common themes. No, we didn’t write these articles—hence the name of this series, “Off the Record”— but, fortunately, we…
We are excited to announce that we will be conducting free introductory records management classes via Zoom for local governments on: These classes are free for local government employees in Texas. Visit our training page for registration instructions. Class Description Records Management Basics for Local Governments – 3-Hour Webinar This course is an abbreviated mashup of our…