andrews university
Archives & Records Center
location :: room #160 | James White Library
phone :: 616.471.3986 | email :: arhives@andrews.edu

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RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE (RRS)  

CORPORATE, ORGANIZATIONAL, AND LEGAL RECORDS

 

 

This records retention schedule will apply to the Andrews University campus and all of its affiliated institutions. Records disposition may not take place if there is an open records request, or if there is pending litigation or audit involving these records.
  

TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE: The staff of the Andrews University Archives and Records Center will provide training and assistance with the implementation of this legal records schedule.



CONFIDENTIALITY: All record series which are transferred to the AUARC are treated as confidential with the exception of official Andrews University publications and those items which are designated as open records by the individual and/or office of origin.



Approvals: This document has been created for the office of Legal Council from Records Retention Schedule approved by the AUARC and the AUARC Committee.



Codes:

Retention in Office: 00 = years, U = useful life in office/period of reference value

Retention at RC/AHC: PERM = Permanent, 00 = years

Disposal: Archives = University Archives, AHC = Adventist Heritage Center, D = discard/shred/erase, R = review with AURC for PERM in RC, Archives or AHC, or D

Title of Record Series

Retention

in Office

Retention in RC

Final Disposal

Comments
Articles of Incorporation, By Laws U PERM ----
Board of Trustees Meetings U PERM ----
Charter U PERM ----
Contracts 5 PERM ----
Corporate Papers U PERM ----
Corporation Minutes 5 PERM ----
Legal Advice Records

Records which document advice, opinions, and background on legal concerns which may impact programs or functions.

U ---- R The recommended time of Retention in Office is 5 year.
Legal Proceeding and Investigation Records

Records relating to legal proceedings and investigations, purpose of litigation and/or court proceedings.

U PERM After a case is closed.
Patent and Trademark Records U PERM ---- The recommended time of Retention in Office is 5 year.
Real-estate, Deeds and Titles

U PERM ---- The recommended time of Retention in Office is 5 year.
Wills and Trust U PERM The recommended time of Retention in Office is 5 year.



General Schedule


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