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. List archives at http://lists.ufl.edu/archives/recmgmt-l.html Contact [log in to unmask] for assistance