RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-023375",
  "term": "RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Statements in statutes, regulations, or agency directives providing general and specific guidance on particular records to be created and maintained by an agency. Since each agency is legally obligated to create and maintain adequate and proper documentation of its organization, functions, and activities, it needs to issue recordkeeping requirements for all activities at all levels and for all media and to distinguish records from nonrecord materials and personal papers.",
  "synonyms": [
    "DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS",
    "DOCUMENTATION STANDARDS"
  ],
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "Records Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/recordkeeping-requirements/"
}