Overview
A retention schedule is a document that lists records that are created and received by the City. It then identifies how long the record must be kept.
The City retention schedules to help departments identify and schedule their records. They should be considered in this order:
Department Retention Schedule:
Some departments have their own specific schedules. These schedules are organized by function and include cross references to the General Retention Schedule when necessary.
See the Department Retention Schedule
General Retention Schedules for Cities:
The state publishes a General Records Retention Schedule for Minnesota Cities. It sets minimum retention periods for city records based on their administrative, fiscal, legal, and historical value. It lists records series common to cities and identifies how long to retain them.
The General Records Retention Schedule for Cities is published by Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Association of Minnesota.