Now you may find this hard to believe, but at one time Elizabeth's island
was attached to the mainland in Washington State.  However, since the
requirement to retain departmental meeting minutes the weight of all the
documentation has unfortunately caused the land to sink thus they have
become an island.  

Fortunately, it is also one of the gems of our state and I'm just jealous
that I only get to visit the area annually by ferry (which I love), while
she gets to enjoy the islands year around.  

Bob Dalton, CRM
Dalton Consulting

-----Original Message-----
From: Records Management Program [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of A.S.E. Fairfax
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 2:04 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [RM] Department Meeting minutes

Obviously public and private organizations may have reason to handle their
records differently, but here in Island County the County Code calls for the
permanent retention of departmental meeting minutes and related staff notes.
This local legislation existed before I arrived on the scene, but it was
felt, at the time the requirement became law, that because these discussions
provided background material and served to illuminate any public hearings
associated with resolutions and ordinances that were later passed by the
Board of County Commissioners, they were important to retain.

Elizabeth Fairfax,
Director,Island County Records and Information Program

-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Roach [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 11:59 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [RM] Department Meeting minutes

>>I totally agree. Meetings may include housekeeping but they also also
include program discussions and decisions. 

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