Lots of people take the negative as a guideline. The Limitation Act limits
the time action can be taken. 6 years for a contract
under hand, and 12 years for a sealed contract. Land contracts are usually
sealed, hence the 12 years. There was a very entertaining article in the
Records Management Bulletin a few years ago as to how retention schedules
are drawn up. I can't remember the author, but it might be on line.
>-- Original Message --
>Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 10:40:23 -0000
>Reply-To: Woodcock Rachel <[log in to unmask]>
>From: Woodcock Rachel <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Retention Periods
>To: [log in to unmask]
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>Hello All!
What is the basis for defining retention periods? Is there a definitive
foundation or baseline that decisions about individual datasets can be based
on?
For example local authority land contracts; there seem to be differing views
but
>ll around the 10 year mark give or take a few years, but what are the consequences
of choosing one period over another? Our legal department recommend 12 years.
Should I base all decisions on a legal basis?
As an authority we are in the process of a
>opting/implementing a retention policy based on the policy developed at
Herts CC, which obviously doesnt cover all aspects of a district's requirements.
So how do I decided what retention periods to apply to the missing datasets?
I'd be very gratefu
> for any guidelines you can offer.
Happy Friday!
Rachel.
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