FY2023-03E Amending Various Sections Of The Kodiak Island Borough Records Retention Schedule And Central Filing System To Reflect Amendments To The Borough Clerk’s Office, The Manager’s Office, And The Personnel Management Series1
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2023-03E
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH RECORDS RETENTION
SCHEDULE AND CENTRAL FILING SYSTEM TO REFLECT AMENDMENTS TO THE
BOROUGH CLERK'S OFFICE, THE MANAGER'S OFFICE, AND THE PERSONNEL
MANAGEMENT SERIES
WHEREAS, Kodiak Island Borough Code 2.40.120 provides for a records management
program creation and administration and approval of the records retention schedule by resolution;
and
WHEREAS, staff determined the need to revise the current retention schedule to comply with
and consider recent and existing laws and regulations, reflect industry best practices, and to meet
the present needs of the Borough; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Deputy Clerk, serving as the records administrator, consulted with the
Borough Manager, Borough Manager's Special Projects Support Representative, Borough Clerk,
and the Borough Attorney to finalize the proposed amendments to various department records
series; and
WHEREAS, the Clerk's Office have recognized further types of records that may be preserved
solely in electronic format; thereby, improving searchability, accessibility, and usefulness, while
also removing the redundancy, expenses, and inefficiencies associated with the maintenance and
storage of paper copies; and
WHEREAS, the Assembly recognizes the importance and value of attorney's opinions as a
resource for the Borough, but finds the term "legal opinions" to be unnecessarily restrictive; and
WHEREAS, the revision replaces the term "legal opinions" with "Borough Attorney Subject
Files" and "Litigation Case Files," allowing department directors to determine the value of such
documents, conduct annual reviews for archival worth, and ensure appropriate preservation in
Laserfiche to prevent loss due to staff transitions or electronic file deletions; and
WHEREAS, the Assembly finds that it is in the best interest of the Kodiak Island Borough to
amend the Record Retention Schedule to reflect changes in the Borough Clerk, Manager's Office,
and Personnel Management records series.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH that the Borough Assembly adopts and incorporates Exhibits "A, B, and C" which
reflect revisions to the Borough Clerk's Office, Manager's Office, and Personnel Management
records series. The remainder of the Borough Records Retention Schedule remains unchanged.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS TWENTY FIRST DAY OF AUGUST, 2025
Resolution No. FY2023-03E
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ATTEST:
-Scott Arndt, Borough Mayor Nova M. Javier, M%4C, Borough Clerk
VOTES:
Ayes: Sharratt, Smiley, Whiteside, Ames, Griffin, Johnson, and LeDoux
Noes: None
Resolution No. FY2023-03E
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EXHIBIT A
Kodiak Island Borough
Records Retention Schedule
(RRS)
BOROUGH CLERK- CL
SERIES NO.
RECORD SERIES TITLE & DESCRIPTION
RETENTION
FORMAT
DISPOSITION & REMARKS
CL -01
MAYOR AND ASSEMBLY- GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE
TOTAL: 3 YEARS
ELECTRONIC
Clerk's Drive
Mayor, and Assembly incoming and outgoing correspondence of a general
ONLY
nature.
Review at the beginning of each fiscal
year and add to disposal report before
deleting. Delete Calendar Year (CY)
folders after 3 years.
CL -02
GENERAL APPEALS
ONSITE: 1 MONTH
PAPER
Retention period starts after findings of
Records related to appeals submitted to the Borough Assembly, including but
CENTER: 0
fact are adopted.
not limited to:
TOTAL: 1 MONTH
• Appeals from the Building Code Board of Appeals to the Assembly
Print paper copies of agenda items and
• Appeals to the Assembly acting as the Board of Equalization
transfer file to the appropriate
• Appeals of approvals, denials, or conditions of land use permits, such as
department after 1 month.
variances, use permits, zoning issues, and subdivisions
• Appeals to the Assembly sitting as the Board of Adjustment
CL -03
LAND USE APPEALS
Repealed by R2023 -03E. Incorporated in CL -02.
CL -04
BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEETING MINUTES
TOTAL: PERMANENT
ELECTRONIC
Laserfiche
Regular and special meeting minutes held by the Assembly.
ONLY
Historical originals up to FY2025 are
available in binders in fire safe cabinets.
Vital Records
CL -05
ASSEMBLY MEETING PACKETS
TOTAL: PERMANENT
ELECTRONIC
Laserfiche
Regular meeting, special meeting, work session, and joint work session
ONLY
packets containing backup correspondence and reports distributed to
assembly members.
Includes final agenda packet extracted from (Compass, roll call sheets, citizen
comments sign -in sheets, public hearing documentation, Managers report,
newsletter, and any other pertinent documents.
CL -06
ASSEMBLY MEETING AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDINGS
TOTAL: 5 YEARS
ELECTRONIC
Retain until audio/video format is
Audio and video recordings of Assembly meetings used to prepare written
ONLY
rendered obsolete or until there is no
minutes only. The minutes will serve as the official record for meetings.
11
2
longer a software to support the audio
or video file.
CL -07
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION APPEALS
ONSITE: 1 MONTH
PAPER
After one (1) month of certification of
Board of Equalization appeal packets, dockets, other appeal hearing
CENTER: 0
BOE actions, transfer paper files to
materials, and determinations.
TOTAL: 1 MONTH
Assessing department.
CL -08
BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS ROSTERS
TOTAL: PERMANENT
PAPER
After each update, print, and file in
Rosters of boards, committees, and commissions (including Ad -Hoc)
corresponding black binder located in
members' contact information, updated per appointment, and kept in the black
Deputy Clerk's office for permanent
binders in Deputy Clerk's office.
retention.
Historical.
CL -09
CONTRACTS
ONSITE: ACTIVE
PAPER
Originals remain with corresponding
Records related to obligations under contracts, leases, and other agreements
CENTER: 0
department while active. Copies are
between the Borough and outside parties, successful bids, and proposals.
TOTAL:
ELECTRONIC
scanned and stored in Laserfiche.
AT EXPIRATION OR
Active records are kept by the corresponding department.
ONCE PROCURED
Apply retention (plus 4 years) once
• IF REAL
contract or agreement expires, or once
PROPERTY IS
product is procured.
INVOLVED + 25
YEARS.
Apply retention (plus 25 years) for
• ALL OTHERS +4
agreements that involve real property.
YEARS
CL -10
ASSEMBLY ORDINANCES
TOTAL: PERMANENT
ELECTRONIC
Laserfiche
Ordinances adopted/amended/failed by the Borough Assembly.
ONLY
Historical originals up to FY2025 are
SEE Clerks Drive Ordinance Index folder for permanent tracking .
available in binders in fire safe cabinets.
Vital Records
CL -11
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONS
TOTAL: PERMANENT
ELECTRONIC
Laserfiche
Resolutions adopted/amended/failed by the Borough Assembly.
ONLY
Historical originals up to FY2025 are
SEE Clerks Drive Resolution Index folder for permanent tracking .
available in binders in fire safe cabinets
Vital Records
CL -12
OATHS OF OFFICE
ONSITE: 3 YEARS
PAPER
After document has been signed per
Oaths of office for elected and appointed municipal officials for the different
CENTER: 0
appointment, print, and file in red
boards, committees, and commissions.
corresponding binders located in
Deputy Clerk's office.
2
TOTAL: 3 YEARS
FROM END OF THE
Review at the beginning of each
TERM OF OFFICE
calendar year and add to disposal
report.
CL -13
BOROUGH CODE
TOTAL: PERMANENT
ELECTRONIC
Laserfiche
Code, replaced pages, and supplements.
ONLY
Vital Record
CL -14
PUBLICATIONS AND ADVERTISING
TOTAL: 10 YEARS
ELECTRONIC
Review at the beginning of each fiscal
Publications of meetings, public hearings, and other related Assembly
ONLY
year for disposal.
business advertised in the "Borough News Page" and local newspaper. May
contain copies of affidavits of publications, electronic flyers, radio psa
Delete FY folders after 10 years in
documents, and social media posts.
corresponding Clerk's Drive folder and
Utility -Social Media folder.
CL -15
BOROUGH ATTORNEY SUBJECT FILES
ONSITE: ACTIVE OR
PAPER
Review for potential archival value on a
This includes documentation of both official and informal stances on legal
UNTIL POTENTIAL
AND/OR
yearly basis. Once, archival value is
matters that impact departments or local governing bodies. It may encompass
ARCHIVAL VALUE IS
ELECTRONIC
determined, retain also in Laserfiche in
information and correspondence related to ordinances, projects, issues, as
ESTABLISHED
addition to the Department's drive.
well as legal requests and interpretations, all of which serve as a convenient
CENTER: NO
reference for the department. Advice has archival value if it provides
CONFIDENTIAL
interpretation of the Borough Code or provides advice on the law or procedure
for the conduct of a type of borough business which may be repeated.
CL -16
ALCOHOL AND MARIJUANA CONTROL OFFICE (AMCO) — LIQUOR AND
TOTAL: 5 YEARS
ELECTRONIC
Keep each liquor or marijuana
MARIJUANA APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
ONLY
new/renewal/transfer license application
This series documents the processing of liquor and marijuana licenses,
as well as correspondence in Clerks
permits, and endorsements in cooperation with the Alcohol and Marijuana
Drive corresponding folder and delete
Control Office (AMCO). It includes new establishment applications and
after 5 years of protest/non-protest has
associated supporting materials.
been sent to AMCO.
Note: The documentation for borough licensing of marijuana businesses is
filed in the Finance Department.
CL -17
PLATISTATE RECORDER INFORMATION LOG
TOTAL: PERMANENT
ELECTRONIC
Retain supporting documentation in
Plat log details, property owner, plat location, date filed, and plat no. assigned
ONLY
Clerks Drive corresponding folder.
by State Recorder's office. Also includes miscellaneous documentation
Delete electronic back-up
recorded by the State.
documentation after one (1) year.
SEE Clerks Drive Indexes folder for permanent tracking.
Plat index needs to be kept
permanently.
CL -18
BOROUGH RECORDS DISPOSAL REPORTS
TOTAL: PERMANENT
ELECTRONIC
Laserfiche
Reports presented to the Borough Assembly under "Informational Materials"
ONLY
detailing a description of all records that are scheduled to be disposed of, and
obsolete records disposed of during the preceding year.
CL -19
BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS MINUTES
TOTAL: PERMANENT
ELECTRONIC
Laserfiche
(Including AD-HOC)
ONLY
Regular and special meeting minutes held by boards, committees, and
Vital Records
commissions of the Borough. Includes all service area boards.
Originals up to FY2025 kept in white
Each department is responsible for providing signed copies to Clerk's office
binders located in Deputy Clerk's office.
for permanent retention in Laserfiche.
CL -20
BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND WORK GROUP
TOTAL: 5 YEARS
ELECTRONIC
Retain until audio/video format is
AUDIOIVIDEO (Including AD-HOC)
ONLY
rendered obsolete or until there is no
Recordings of work sessions, regular, and special meetings held by boards,
longer software to support the audio or
committees, and commissions of the Borough.
video file.
Retained by corresponding staffing department.
CL -21
INCORPORATION FILES
TOTAL: PERMANENT
ELECTRONIC
Laserfiche
Documents incorporation file sets not found elsewhere on this schedule. May
ONLY
include information related to investigations, decisions, municipal logo, and
official municipal seal.
CL -22
LITIGATION CASE FILES
ONSITE: ACTIVE
PAPER
Retention period starts after case is
Documents civil and criminal actions and other appeals filed by the local
CENTER: 10 YEARS
AND/OR
closed.
government or against the local government. Includes work papers, copies of
TOTAL: ACTIVE + 10
ELECTRONIC
court documents, and correspondence.
YEARS
CONFIDENTIAL
0
EXHIBIT B
MANAGfR-3S OFFICE - MG
On October 19, 1998, the Borough switched from a strong mayor to a manager form of government. Pre -1998 records (OM
series) should be retained. Post -transition, mayor records were filed under the MA series, later renamed MG.
SERIES
RECORD SERIES TITLE & DESCRIPTION
RETENTION
FORMAT
DISPOSITION &
REMARKS
MG -01
MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE FILES (DEPARTMENTAL AND FUNCTIONAL)
ONSITE: 2 YEARS
PAPER
Correspondence, reports, and information related to the functional departments of the Borough
CENTER: 8 YEARS
and which document events, projects, activities, and issues. Potential historical value.
TOTAL: 10 YEARS
ELECTRONIC
Manager's Drive.
MG -02
CONTRACTS AND BIDS
ONSITE: ACTIVE
PAPER
Scan copy and send to
Original copies of contracts and bids related to grants, leases, facilities purchases, etc. does not
CENTER: 0
Clerk's office to store
include purchase orders.
TOTAL:
ELECTRONIC
in Laserfiche.
AT EXPIRATION OR
ONCE PROCURED
Keep originals while
• IF REAL
active.
PROPERTY IS
INVOLVED + 25
Apply retention (plus 4
YEARS.
years) once contract or
• ALL OTHERS +4
agreement expires, or
YEARS
once product is
procured.
Apply retention (plus
25 years) for
agreements that
involve real property.
MG -03
GRANT PROJECT FILES
Refer to disposition in
Project files related to the administration of Federal and State grants. Consolidated these files with
Finance Series.
Finance Dept. Retention starts with project completion.
Repealed by R2023 -03E. Incorporated in Finance Series.
MG -04
LITIGATION CASE FILES
ONSITE: ACTIVE
PAPER AND/OR
Retention period starts
Documents civil actions by or against the Borough. Includes work papers, copies of court
CENTER: 10 YEARS
ELECTRONIC
after case is closed.
documents, and correspondence. Retention period starts after case is closed. Documents civil and
TOTAL: ACTIVE + 10
YEARS
CONFIDENTIAL
1
EXHIBIT B
2
criminal actions and other appeals filed by the local government or against the local government.
Includes work papers, copies of court documents, and correspondence.
MG -05
MINUTES OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSION MEETINGS
ONSITE: 2 YEARS
PAPER
Meeting minutes.
CENTER: NO
TOTAL: PERMANENT
ELECTRONIC
Laserfiche
Provide printed and signed copies to Clerk's office for permanent retention in Laserfiche.
MG -06
PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
Repealed by R2023 -03E. Incorporated in Personnel Management series.
MG -07
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
Repealed by R2023 -03E. Incorporated in Personnel Management series.
MG -08
PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD ADMINISTRATION FILES
Repealed by R2023 -03E.
MG -09
PERSONNEL JACKETS
Repealed by R2023 -03E. Incorporated in Personnel Management series.
MG -10
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE RECORDS
Repealed by R2023 -03E. Incorporated in Engineering and Facilities series.
MG -11
LEGAL ADMINISTRATION FILES
ONSITE: ACTIVE OR
PAPER AND/OR
Review for potential
Correspondence and reports related to the legal review of Borough functions such as bond issues,
UNTIL POTENTIAL
ELECTRONIC
archival value on a
insurance, ordinances, contracts, grants, and claims for damages, etc. This includes
ARCHIVAL VALUE IS
yearly basis. Once,
documentation of both official and informal stances on legal matters that impact departments or
ESTABLISHED
archival value is
local governing bodies. It may encompass information and correspondence related to ordinances,
CENTER: NO
determined, retain also
projects, issues, as well as legal requests and interpretations, all of which serve as a convenient
in Laserfiche in
reference for the department. Advice has archival value if it provides interpretation of the Borough
addition to the
Code or provides advice on the law or procedure for the conduct of a type of borough business
Department's drive.
which may be repeated.
Added/amended by R1995-01 E.
CONFIDENTIAL
MG -12
PUBLIC RELATIONS RECORDS
ONSITE: 2 YEARS
PAPER
Speeches, press releases, and clippings.
CENTER: 5 YEARS
Added/amended by R1995-01 E.
TOTAL: 7 YEARS
ELECTRONIC
Manager's Drive.
MG -13
DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY
Repealed by R2023 -03E.
MG -14
MANAGERS ANNUAL REPORT
Repealed by R2023 -03E.
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EXHIBIT B
MG -15
EMERGENCY SERVICES PLAN
Repealed by R2023 -03E.
MG -16
MANAGERS READING FILES
ONSITE: 2 YEARS
PAPER
Copies of outgoing letters and memoranda arranged by date.
CENTER: 8 YEARS
Potential historical value.
TOTAL: 10 YEARS
ELECTRONIC
Manager's Drive.
Added/amended by R1995-01 E.
MG -17
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Repealed by R2023 -03E. Incorporated in
MG -18
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FILES
ONSITE: 1 YEAR
PAPER
Files related to the administration of Borough appropriations to local Non-profit organizations.
CENTER: 6 YEARS
Retention period starts after completion.
TOTAL: 7 YEARS
ELECTRONIC
Manager's Drive.
Added/amended by R1995-01 E.
EXHIBIT
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT - PE
SERIES
RECORD SERIES TITLE & DESCRIPTION
RETENTION
FORMAT
DISPOSITION &
REMARKS
PE -01
PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION — RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION RECORDS
ONSITE: 3 YEARS
PAPER
CONFIDENTIAL
Records related to the recruitment and selection of Borough personnel, including:
CENTER: NO
• Employment applications from applicants not selected
TOTAL: 3 YEARS
• Recruitment bulletins and affidavits of publication
• Test and examination materials (written or oral), including answer keys
• Master copies or samples of tests used in the selection process
• Lists of eligible or qualified candidates, including interview notes and summaries
• Documents related to recruitment testing, labor relations, and affirmative action
compliance
PE -02
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
Repealed by R2023 -03E. Incorporated in PE -01.
PE -03
PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD
ONSITE: 2 YEARS
Rosters, copies of minutes and agenda packets
CENTER: 13 YEARS
Original minutes are retained by Borough Clerk's Office.
TOTAL: 15 YEARS
PE -04
PERSONNEL JACKETS
ONSITE:
PAPER
CONFIDENTIAL
Employment history of each Borough employee, each in separate folder: hire, evaluations, status
TERMINATION +2
of changes, training, certificates, etc.
YEARS
CENTER:
PERMANENT
TOTAL: PERMANENT
PE -05
PERSONNEL JACKETS, MEDICAL HISTORY
Repealed by R2023 -03E. Incorporated in PE -04.
PE -06
PERSONNEL MANUAL
ONSITE: YES
PAPER
Rules, regulations, and policies of the Personnel manual. Original and amendments to this manual
CENTER: NO
are retained in the Personnel office.
TOTAL: PERMANENT
PE -07
EEO AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION RECORDS
Repealed by R2023 -03E.
PE -08
MASTER EXAMINATIONS
Repealed by R2023 -03E. Incorporated in PE -01.
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EXHIBIT C
PE -09
ELIGIBLE LISTS
Repealed by R2023 -03E. Incorporated in PE -01.
PE -10
AIRPORT COMMITTEES, STUDIES, AND REPORTS
Repealed by R2023 -03E.
PE -11
LABOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION RECORDS
ONSITE: 10 YEARS
PAPER
CONFIDENTIAL
Documents negotiations with unions to create or revise contracts; may include signed contracts,
FROM APPROVAL
letters of understanding, correspondence, Petitions, arbitration decisions and other related
CENTER: NO
activities.
TOTAL: 10 YEARS
FROM APPROVAL
PE -12
GRIEVANCE CASE FILES
ONSITE: 5 YEARS
PAPER
CONFIDENTIAL
Proceedings and findings; complaints Retention begins after settlement.
CENTER: NO
TOTAL: 5 YEARS
PE -13
UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE COMPLAINTS
ONSITE: PERMANENT
PAPER
CONFIDENTIAL
Proceedings and findings.
CENTER: NO
TOTAL: PERMANENT
PE -14
ADVISORY COUNCIL
ONSITE: 2 YEARS
PAPER
Working conditions advisory council meetings, roster, minutes, and recommendations. This
CENTER: 13 YEARS
Council will begin in 1995.
TOTAL: 15 YEARS
ELECTRONIC
Laserfiche
PE -15
BOROUGH ATTORNEY SUBJECT FILES
ONSITE: ACTIVE OR
PAPER AND/OR
Review for potential
This includes documentation of both official and informal stances on legal matters that impact
UNTIL POTENTIAL
ELECTRONIC
archival value on a
departments or local governing bodies. It may encompass information and correspondence related
ARCHIVAL VALUE IS
yearly basis. Once,
to ordinances, projects, issues, as well as legal requests and interpretations, all of which serve as
ESTABLISHED
archival value is
a convenient reference for the department. Advice has archival value if it provides interpretation of
CENTER: NO
determined, retain also
the Borough Code or provides advice on the law or procedure for the conduct of a type of borough
in Laserfiche in
business which may be repeated.
addition to the
Department's drive.
CONFIDENTIAL
PE -16
LITIGATION CASE FILES
ONSITE: ACTIVE
PAPER AND/OR
Retention period starts
Documents civil and criminal actions and other appeals filed by the local government or against
CENTER: 10 YEARS
ELECTRONIC
after case is closed.
the local government. Includes work papers, copies of court documents, and correspondence.
TOTAL: ACTIVE + 10
YEARS
CONFIDENTIAL
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