§ 2-558. Duties and responsibilities of governing body.

The governing body of the city shall:

(1)

Establish, promote and support an active and continuing program for efficient and economical management of all city local government records.

(2)

Cause policies and procedures to be developed for the administration of the program under the direction of the records management officer.

(3)

Facilitate the creation and maintenance of city records containing adequate and proper documentation of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, and essential transactions of the city and designed to furnish the information necessary to protect the legal and financial rights of the city, the state and persons affected by the activities of the city.

(4)

Facilitate the identification and preservation of city records of permanent value.

(5)

Facilitate the identification and protection of essential city records.

(6)

Cooperate with the commission in its conduct of statewide records management surveys.

(Ord. No. 91-791, § 14, 1-17-1991)

State law reference

Similar provisions, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code § 203.021 et seq.