Primer for Local Agency Record Retention Policies
The Municipal Records Act, 53 P.S. §§ 1381 – 1389, governs the retention and disposition of records by most local agencies (third class cities, boroughs, incorporated towns, first and second class townships, any such municipality that has adopted a home rule charter, and municipal authorities created by such municipalities). 53 Pa.CS.A. § 1381. Local agencies are required to adopt the retention and disposition schedule promulgated by the Pennsylvania Historical Commission and approved by the Local Government Records Committee…
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