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CATEGORY:  ADMINISTRATION (01)   [ Total entries: 43 (showing 20 per page) ]


LG-01-024 | Historic Preservation Files

Description:  Records documenting preservation of local landmarks and buildings.

Retention:  Permanent

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-01-025 | Maps, Plats, and Drawings

Description:  Records documenting the location of roads, subdivisions, water, and sewage lines.

Retention:  Permanent

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-01-002-A and LG-01-002-B | Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and Packets

Description:  Records documenting proposed and executed proceedings of agency meetings.

Retention:  Minutes and approved attachments: Permanent; All other records: 5 years

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-01-026 | Meeting Notices

Description:  Official notification of the time and place of regular and special meetings.

Retention:  5 years

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-01-041 | Milestone Event Record

Description:  Speeches and records documenting events marking a milestone in the local government.

Retention:  Permanent

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-01-027 | Open Records Act Requests and Correspondence

Description:  Inquiries from members of the public requesting access to information under the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A 50-18-70 et.seq.).

Retention:  3 years

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-01-028 | Petitions

Description:  Signatures of local residents requesting action by an agency on a specific issue.

Retention:  5 years

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-01-031 | Photographs or Videos - Other

Description:  With no historical significance

Retention:  Retain for useful life.

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-01-030 | Photographs or Videos for Maintenance or Project Records

Description:  This series includes pictures collected by public works, parks, and community development departments during the course of performing and/or documenting routine work and maintenance. Not included in this series are security and surveillance videos.

Retention:  Photographs and videos documenting work done on historic buildings: Permanent. See LG-01-024. All other records: 5 years.

Updated:  April 25, 2025


LG-01-029 | Photographs or Videos of Historical Significance

Description:  This series consists of photographs and videos that document the history of the locality, including, but not limited to, photographs of historic buildings and photographs and videos of major events. Not included in this series are security and surveillance video.

Retention:  Permanent

Updated:  April 25, 2025


LG-01-032 | Policies and Procedures

Description:  Standard operating practice for business processes

Retention:  Permanent. Retain 1 copy

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-01-033 | Printing Service Files

Description:  Includes printing requests, cost estimates, mock-ups, proofs, and printing plates.

Retention:  Retain for useful life.

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-01-034A and LG-01-034B | Project or Grant Applications

Description:  Applications for awards, grants, projects, et cetera.

Retention:  (LG-01-034A) 2 years, if not awarded. (LG-01-034A) Otherwise, 7 years after completion or award.

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-01-035 | Publications

Description:  Newsletters, handbooks, pamphlets, and brochures published by the agency.

Retention:  Permanent. Retain 1 copy

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-01-036 | Relocation Assistance Files

Description:  Records documenting financial assistance to individuals searching for new homes under the Community Development Program.

Retention:  5 years

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-01-037 | Reports, Periodic

Description:  Quarterly and other narrative reports (not annual) that describe agency functions and activities.

Retention:  3 years

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-01-038 | Resolutions and Ordinances

Description:  Local laws and actions adopted by the board of county commissioners.

Retention:  Permanent

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-01-039 | Right-of-Way Agreements

Description:  Agreements with property owners specifying the terms of access to property for public works purposes.

Retention:  Permanent

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-01-042 | Security and Surveillance Video (Static)

Description:  Security video includes building or departmental video that monitors activities or traffic of a department or building. Surveillance video includes digital or analog video recordings and images from agency security systems. This series also includes digital and audio voice recordings of radio or telephone communications. Videos from law enforcement body and dash cams, drones cameras, and traffic cameras are not included in this schedule.

Retention:  (LG-01-042A) Known Incident/Accident: Retain until settlement of claims; (LG-01-042) No known incident/accident: 30 days.

Updated:  April 25, 2025


LG-01-040 | Special Event Records

Description:  Speeches and records that reflect special events held or approved by the local government. E.g. parades, art show, auto show, craft show, holiday events.

Retention:  5 years after the event

Updated:  October 20, 2016


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