RECORDS CREATION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-023382",
  "term": "RECORDS CREATION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Policies and practices designed to ensure the creation and preservation of complete and accurate records documenting agency business and furnishing information necessary to protect legal and financial rights. Essential elements include assigning and coordinating program responsibility; issuing directives regarding agency recordkeeping requirements; involving records managers in the development or revision of agency programs, systems, and procedures; providing adequate training; and preparing to develop and implement records schedules.",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "Records Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/records-creation-and-maintenance-program/"
}