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Appendix

Records Classification System - Primary & Secondary Classifications

December 10, 2013Pages 120–15518 sections

Detailed directory defining how all municipal records are categorized and how long they must be kept.

6.2 FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Primary numbers 0110 to 8700Retention codes like CY2s5yD (Current Year + 2 semi-active + 5 years destroyed)

Records Classification System - Primary Classifications

Attachment "A" to Records Management Policy 0100-039

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Primary Title Description
0110 ADMINISTRATION GENERAL Includes records relating generally to administrative functions which are not found elsewhere in this section. Includes incorporation and letters patent documents relating to the establishment of the local government. Also includes organization charts and materials relevant to organizational structure.
0125 ACTS AND LEGISLATION Includes records relating to general information on acts and legislation includes comparative studies of legislation from various levels of government.
0220 CORRESPONDENCE Includes general letters of appreciation, complaint, condolence, congratulation, invitation, criticism, etc. Includes correspondence to and from Mayor and Council. For complaints from employees, see 2690. For bylaw enforcement complaints, see 4020. For routine exchange of information (e.g., notifications, inquiries and offers of service) between the local government and other governmental organizations, see 0400. For ongoing correspondence with a specific company, see 0510. For ongoing correspondence with a specific association or society, see 0230. Note that when correspondence is related to a specific issue, property or subject, the original must be kept in the relevant folder.
0230 ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, SOCIETIES Includes correspondence, proceedings, minutes, annual reports, financial statements, membership fees, etc. related to associations, clubs, federations, foundations, leagues, orders, societies and similar organizations. For committees and commissions, see primary 0360 and 0540. See Legal Citation Number 29, Appendix G. This primary does not include societies that have a council liaison.
0290 AWARDS Includes records relating to the presentation of awards or the receipt of awards by the local government. For employee awards, see primary 2600. See Legal Citation Number 30, Appendix G.
0320 CAMPAIGNS AND CANVASSING Includes records relating to the United Way, Canada Savings Bonds, Tag Days, blood donor clinics and other drives and campaigns.
0330 CEREMONIES AND CELEBRATIONS Includes records relating to special local government ceremonies, inaugurations, laying of corner stones, dedications, celebrations, etc. For community based ceremonies and celebrations, see 8100.
0340 CIRCULARS, DIRECTIVES, ORDERS, MANUALS, POLICIES Includes administrative and operating manuals, bulletins, directives, instructions, etc. Also includes policies, procedures, guidelines, and internal regulations (not external regulations, such as building regulations and bylaws). For publications to external agencies, see Section 4, Information Systems and Services.
0360 COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS/MEETINGS Includes records relating to the establishment, organization and functions of boards, commissions, committees (including committees that have a Council liaison), societies, councils, groups, panels, subcommittees, task forces and working groups not shown elsewhere. This primary also includes staff and department meetings, Board of Variance minutes and the Occupational Health and Safety Committee reports. For associations, clubs, societies, etc. see primary 0230. For Council committees and meetings see primary 0540 to 0570. Includes staff meetings.
0390 CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, SYMPOSIA Includes records relating to participation in or the establishment, organization and functions of conferences, seminars and symposia. Includes agendas, notices, minutes, reports and other records. For associations, clubs, societies, see primary 0230. For committees and commissions, see primary 0360.
0400 COOPERATION AND LIAISON Includes records of a general nature relating to liaison activities with organizations not shown elsewhere in the cooperation and liaison block. Liaison activities include the exchange of information, routine notifications and inquiries, offers of service, etc. Material on a specific subject should be placed in the appropriate subject file.
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Primary Title Description
0510 CORPORATIONS, COMPANIES, FIRMS Includes records of a general and routine nature relating to corporations, companies and firms. Such material includes solicitations, brochures, catalogues, inquiries, offers of service, etc. For material on a specific subject, e.g. contracts, accounts payable or receivable, file with the appropriate subject primary.
0530 COUNCIL - GENERAL Includes records of a general nature relating to the local government governing body (the Council) which do not appear in other related subject areas. For correspondence to and from Council, see 0220-30. See Legal Citation Number 31, Appendix G.
0540 COUNCIL - COMMITTEES Includes records relating to the establishment, organization and functions of the committees comprised solely of the Council. Agendas, minutes, lists of appointments, reports and general information will be included. For other committees, which may include a Council liaison, see 0360. See Legal Citation Number 32, Appendix G. Includes Committee of the Whole (Cow). File advisory committee, sub-committee and task force records in 0360.
0550 COUNCIL - MEETINGS Includes the records of the meetings of Council, including full agenda packages, reports to Council (duplicate copy taken from agenda packages and sorted by topic), presentations to Council, general petitions (e.g., traffic safety petitions, lower speed limit petitions, property use petitions, neighbourhood concerns petitions, and bylaw enforcement petitions), alternative approval processes and any other information from the meetings of Council. For petitions related to proposed bylaws (e.g., sewer petitions), see secondary 3900-02. See Legal Citation Number 33, Appendix G.
0560 COUNCIL - MEETINGS - IN CAMERA Includes the records of the in camera meetings of Council, including full agenda packages, minutes, reports (duplicate copy taken from agenda packages and sorted by topic) and other information from the meetings of Council.
0570 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY Includes records relating to the delegation of authority, including resolutions, signing authorities (e.g., payment and spending) and related matters. See Legal Citation Number 42, Appendix G.
0580 INFORMATION AND PRIVACY Includes records relating to the administration and management of information and privacy issues. Also includes requests made to the local government under the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. See Legal Citation Number 1, 34, Appendix G.
0595 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Includes records relating to the use of logos and trademarks and the use, wearing or flying of badges, emblems, insignia, coats of arms, crests, pennants, flags, etc. and applications for patents, copyrights, or trademarks (intellectual property) made on behalf of the local government unit. Also includes records relating to infringements, permission to use copyright material, etc. See Legal Citation Number 35, Appendix G. For marketing projects, see secondary 1475-20.
0600 MANAGEMENT SERVICES/REVIEWS Includes records relating to management improvement studies, office surveys and other records relating to management information systems, operation performance surveys, etc.
0610 OFFICE SERVICES Includes records relating to internal and external office services and procedures, including duplication and reproduction services, secretarial and typing services, translation services, mail and courier services, etc.
0630 PROCLAMATIONS AND SPECIAL DECLARATIONS Includes records relating to proclamations and special declarations issued by the local government unit or on behalf of the local government unit. For information on ceremonies and celebrations, see primary 0330.
0640 REPORTS AND STATISTICS Includes administrative reports and statistics. Note: where volume requires, create subfolders based on the report's frequency (i.e., monthly, quarterly, etc.). For corporate strategic planning, see 6430.
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Primary Title Description
0680 SECURITY Includes records relating to security issues including personnel security, information security, and physical security. See Legal Citation Number 36, Appendix G.
0695 VISITS AND TOURS Includes records related to the arrangement, preparation, and conduct of visits and travel to and from other cities, provinces and countries, and visits of officials to the local government unit from other locations. Includes itineraries, reports and other related records. For travel expenses and claims, see primary 1800.
0710 BUILDINGS, FACILITIES AND PROPERTIES - GENERAL Includes records relating to buildings, facilities and properties not shown elsewhere in this section. For physical security of buildings, facilities and properties see primary 0680. Includes floorplans.
0712 BUILDINGS, FACILITIES AND PROPERTIES – EMERGENCY DRILLS Includes records relating to emergency drills held in buildings and facilities. See Legal Citation number 2, Appendix G
0715 ACCOMMODATION - GENERAL Includes records relating to office accommodation and to current and future planning requirements not shown elsewhere in this section. This also includes arrangements for services, plans for expansion, allocation of space, etc.
0870 PROPERTIES (LEASED) Includes records relating to the leased properties used by the municipal government. Also includes properties owned by the government which are leased to other tenants.
0890 PROPERTIES (MUNICIPALLY OWNED) - GENERAL Includes records of the properties (i.e., land holdings, buildings, facilities and structures) owned by the local government unit, including acquisition, alterations and repairs, construction, damages and disposal. General files include building directories, addresses, locations, etc. File maintenance in 0970.
0970 BUILDINGS, FACILITIES AND CORPORATE UTILITIES Includes records relating to the various utilities supplied to the local government buildings, including maintenance, air conditioning, ventilation and heating, garbage disposal, custodial services, gas, lighting and electrical systems and facilities, and water and plumbing facilities. For contracts, see 2320. For liaison with BC Hydro, see 0400. For the utilities provided within the local government area, see 5500.
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Primary Title Description
1010 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES - GENERAL Includes records relating to the acquisition, administration, maintenance and disposal of equipment, supplies, specific physical assets and vehicles, including research, inspections, testing, justification, user specifications, user manuals and repairs. Guarantees and warranties are preferably stored in the equipment history file, but if the volume does not warrant creating a unique equipment file, they may be filed in secondary -03. Equipment includes tools, fire-fighting equipment, computers (i.e., software and hardware), office machines (i.e., photocopiers and printers), audio-visual equipment (i.e., projectors, DVD players, tape recorders, videocassette recorders, video cameras, and televisions) and telecommunications machines (i.e., base stations, cellular phones, fax machines, modems, portables, radios, radiotelephones, repeaters, and telephones). See Legal Citation Numbers 37 and 38, Appendix G. Supplies include consumable items such as stationary, small office items, clothing (and laundry services) and building materials lumber. Note that secondary -04 is used to store blank forms, letterhead, and stocks of business cards. For forms development and management, see 1490. See Legal Citation number 3, Appendix G. Other physical assets include furniture and furnishings. Vehicles includes those owned or leased by the local government, including fire fighting, police, parks and administrative vehicles. See Legal Citation number 4, Appendix G. This primary covers all equipment, supplies or physical assets owned or leased by the local government, including fire fighting, police, parks and administrative equipment.
1015 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES - VENDORS For telephone calling cards, see 1790. For leases of equipment, see 2380. For cellular service agreements, see 2240-20. For software licensing agreements, see 2240-20. Includes records relating to suppliers and vendors of equipment or supplies, such as technical data, equipment catalogues, price lists, and routine correspondence unrelated to specific purchases. For purchase orders, see primary 1210. For record of payment and invoices, see primary 1630.
1025 ASSET CONTROL AND INVENTORIES Includes records relating to the control of fixed assets excluding buildings and lands, and stock inventory, including receipt, storage, inventorying and stocktaking. This section does not include records relating to financial assets.
1090 DISPOSAL AND SURPLUS Includes records relating to the disposal of surplus equipment, the destruction of equipment. For information on the recycling of paper, materials, supplies, etc., see 5360. For information related to the disposal of buildings, see 0890. For write offs, see 1640-40.
1200 PROCUREMENT - GENERAL Includes records not shown elsewhere in the procurement section which generally relate to the purchase and requisition of services, equipment, supplies and anything else requiring purchase orders, tenders, etc.
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Primary Title Description
1210 PROCUREMENT - PURCHASE ORDERS AND REQUISITIONS Includes records relating to procurement and purchasing actions through requisitions and the commissioning of purchase orders. For invoices generated from purchase orders, see primary 1630.
1220 PROCUREMENT - TENDERS AND QUOTATIONS Includes records relating to purchasing and contracts through the securing of tenders, requests for proposals (RFP), requests for qualifications (RFQ), quotations and invitations to quote (ITQ). This primary may be used if the tender information is not filed with the purchase orders and requisitions. For the contract, see 2320.
1230 PROCUREMENT - STANDING OFFERS (OPEN ORDERS) Includes records relating to commodities or services available by standing order, including the names of contractors, their addresses, and offer expiry dates.
1310 INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES - GENERAL Includes administrative information relating to the management of information systems and services, which is not included elsewhere in the section.
1320 ARCHIVES - GENERAL Includes records which describe archival material, the designation of local government materials for archival preservation, the creation of facilities for an internal archives and other related records.
1330 COMPUTER SYSTEMS - GENERAL Includes general records relating to computer systems not found elsewhere in this section. For policies and procedures (e.g., back up procedures), see secondary 0340-50.
1335 COMPUTER SYSTEMS - APPLICATIONS Includes records related to the administration of computer system applications. Includes design information (project proposals, system requirements, specifications, etc.) and development and implementation strategies (technical working notes and progress reports). For retail software packages, see 1010-20. See Legal Citation Number 39, Appendix G.
1340 COMPUTER SYSTEMS - DOCUMENTATION Includes systems documentation: operating instructions, procedure manuals, guidelines, etc. for the various applications in the systems.
1345 COMPUTER SYSTEMS - NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATION Includes documentation relating to communication networks used to interconnect terminals and hosts of the computer system(s).
1350 COMPUTER SYSTEMS - SERVICE REQUESTS Includes records relating to service requests for computer hardware and software, including emergency, corrective and development services.
1355 COMPUTER SYSTEMS - REPORTS AND STATISTICS Includes records relating to reports and statistics generated about computer system usage, etc.
1370 DATA RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - GENERAL Includes general information relating to the effective management and control of data as an organizational resource. Includes corporate IT (information technology) planning and strategies for information systems conceptual designs, models and technical design.
1390 INFORMATION SERVICES - GENERAL Includes records relating to the general administration of public relations and public affairs not shown elsewhere in the information services and public relation sections. Includes news clippings, communication plans, etc.
1400 INFORMATION SERVICES - AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS Includes records relating to motion pictures, slide shows, videotapes, and other audio-visual aids. Includes audio-visual production project files.
1405 INFORMATION SERVICES - BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS Includes records relating to the administration, printing, production, sale and distribution of all published materials, including books, maps, plans, drawings, brochures, pamphlets, bulletins, etc. Individual publication files include manuscripts, source document information, etc.
1415 INFORMATION SERVICES - LECTURES AND SPEECHES Includes records relating to speeches, lectures, addresses and the arrangements for speaking engagements.
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Primary Title Description
1420 INFORMATION SERVICES - PHOTOGRAPHS Includes records relating to the acquisition, use (including permissions or consent documentation) and retention of photographic prints and negatives. For small scale aerial photography, see 5550-20. For aerial photos of specific properties see 3220-20. For aerial photos of specific projects see 5320-20 or 5330-20.
1425 INFORMATION SERVICES - PUBLIC PROGRAMS Includes records relating to activities interacting with the public, including educational institutions and other organizations.
1440 LIBRARY SERVICES - GENERAL Includes records relating to the provision of internal library services to municipal staff. For information on the public library, see primary 7960.
1450 LIBRARY SERVICES - MATERIALS Includes records relating to the purchase, cataloguing and distribution of books, periodicals, newspapers, subscriptions and other types of information resources.
1460 MAIL, POSTAL, COURIER SERVICES Includes records relating to Canada Post, internal municipal mail and private courier services including rates, mail functions, inquiries and reports on lost or damaged mail, articles, etc.
1470 PUBLIC RELATIONS - GENERAL Includes records relating to the general administration of public relations and media and government relation programs including records such as website administration, press releases, radio and television broadcasts, etc. Note that an article published by the local government on a website must be classified under 1405-20.
1475 PUBLIC RELATIONS - ADVERTISING AND MARKETING Includes records relating to advertising in newspapers and periodicals, on radio and television, and marketing such as image branding or a visual identification program for municipal property, vehicles, celebrations, etc. For logos and trademarks, see primary 0595.
1480 PUBLIC RELATIONS - EXHIBITS, FAIRS, EXHIBITIONS Includes records relating to participation in exhibits, fairs, exhibitions and other community activities.
1490 RECORDS MANAGEMENT - GENERAL Includes records relating to the records management program, including the records classification system, file lists kept for convenience and information on the record centres. Records action authorizations include box file lists and corresponding authorizations to destroy, transfer or store records. Records projects include inventories, micrographics/image management, forms management, correspondence management and development, adoption and implementation of classification systems. For policies and procedures, see secondary 0340-50. For blank stocks of forms, see 1010-04.
1610 FINANCE - GENERAL Includes records relating to financial administration and management functions not shown elsewhere in this section. For financial agreements, see 2240-20. For all financial, accounting and budget processes, controls and flowcharts, see 1830-03.
1615 ACCOUNTING - GENERAL Includes records relating to the general administration of accounting systems and procedures, chart of accounts, reconciliations (including payroll but excluding bank reconciliations) and information not shown elsewhere in the accounting block. The final chart of accounts for each fiscal year is part of each annual audit package.
1630 ACCOUNTS - PAYABLE Includes records relating to payable accounts. Includes correspondence, billings, packing slips, copies of financial transactions and other supporting documentation arranged by supplier name.
1640 ACCOUNTS - RECEIVABLE Includes records relating to receivable accounts. This primary covers records related to revenue generated through services and sources other than taxation. For records related to taxation - taxes collected see primary 1970. See Legal Citation Number 5, Appendix G.
1650 ADVANCES Includes records relating to the control of petty cash, salary, travel and other accountable advances.
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Primary Title Description
1680 AUDITS Includes records relating to the audits and reviews of agreements, procedures and programs, including correspondence, reports, responses, follow-up and all background documentation.
1690 BANKS AND BANKING Includes records relating to the establishment, maintenance and termination of municipal bank accounts. Bank account files include statements and reconciliations. For signing authorities, see 0570-20.
1700 BUDGETS - GENERAL Includes records relating to budget and financial planning, including Five-Year Financial Planning, capital and operational budgets. For policies and procedures, see secondary 0340-50. Budgets are approved and amended through the bylaw process, therefore, see 3900-20.
1730 CHEQUES Includes records relating to the issuance and management of cheques, including cheque vouchers, journal vouchers, returned cheques, cheque lists, etc. Only the fiscal year's final cheque list is retained. Drafts may be destroyed when superseded by a more current version.
1740 CLAIMS (FINANCIAL) Includes records relating to claims for payment made by and against the municipality. For payment in lieu of taxes (PILT), see 1855-03. See Legal Citation Number 40, Appendix G.
1750 DEBENTURES (LONG TERM DEBT) Includes records relating to the issuing of debentures. For liaison with the Municipal Finance Authority, see 0400-20.
1760 SHORT TERM DEBT Includes records relating to repayment on debt or flex financing, flex loans, loan authorization, etc.
1770 DONATIONS AND BEQUESTS Includes records relating to donations and bequests to the local government and donations and bequests made by the local government, including correspondence and conditions of the gift. For grants, see primaries 1850 and 1855.
1790 EXPENDITURE CONTROL Includes records relating to the administration and control of expenditures, including credit card management and expenditure guidelines. For signing authorities, see primary 0570.
1800 EXPENSE ACCOUNTS Includes records related to Mayor and Council remuneration and employee expense accounts. See secondary 1650-03 for travel advances. For the Statement of Financial Information (SoFI), see 1880.
1820 FEES AND CHARGES - UTILITIES Includes records relating to the collection of fees owing to the municipality for utilities.
1830 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Includes records relating to financial statements for the local government and the financial processes, controls and flowcharts which produce the statements. The current financial process documents are maintained in -03, but a final copy is part of the annual audit. Financial statements include accounts payable journals, journal entry journals, and the general ledger. Drafts of annual financial statements are transitory and are routinely destroyed when superseded (e.g., cash receipt journal edits). See Legal Citation number 6, Appendix G.
1850 GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS Includes records relating to the awarding of grants to outside organizations, agencies or individuals to carry out specific projects and assignments, etc.
1855 GRANTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS Includes records relating to grants of money from outside organizations, agencies or individuals to the local government. Federal grants include payment in lieu of taxes (PILT).
1860 INVESTMENTS Includes records relating to the management of investments. For policies and procedures, see secondary 0340-50.
1870 LETTERS OF CREDIT Includes records relating to the issuance and receipt of letters of credit.
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Primary Title Description
1880 REPORTS, STATISTICS, STATEMENTS Includes records relating to the financial reporting systems, financial management reports, statistics and statements. Includes Statement of Financial Information (SoFI), working papers, correspondence and individual reports. For administrative reports and statistics, see primary number 0640.
1920 SALARIES AND WAGES - PAYROLL Includes records relating to the payment of employees, including the calculation of pay, deductions from that pay, and adjustments to pay. This includes regular, overtime and the employee pay records. Note: the hours worked by an employee on each day (i.e., time sheets), regardless of whether the employee is paid on an hourly or other basis, constitute a part of the individual payroll record, and will be retained as part of the individual payroll record. For the administration of and information about employee benefits (e.g., Medical Services Plan of BC) and services, see secondary 2550-20. See Legal Citation number 7, 41, Appendix G.
1950 TAXATION - ASSESSMENTS Includes records relating to the assessments of properties for the purposes of taxation. These include the assessment role and the court of revision which are updated annually through microfiche from BC Assessment Authority. For liaison with the BC Assessment Authority, see 0400-20.
1970 TAXATION - TAXES COLLECTED Includes records related to the receipt of property taxes by the local government unit.
2000 TAXATION - TRANSMISSION OF TAXES Includes records relating to the transmission of taxes, including customs and excise tax, goods and services tax (GST), provincial sales tax (PST), harmonized sales tax (HST), tax incentives and tax exemptions paid by the local government unit. Provincial taxes includes school taxes. See Legal Citation number 8, Appendix G.
2020 UNCLAIMED PROPERTY Includes records relating to the management of unclaimed property, including auctions. See Legal Citation number 9, Appendix G.
2210 LEGAL MATTERS - GENERAL Includes records relating to matters of general legal concern to the municipality, which are not covered by other headings in this section. Includes general legal issues which are not related to a claim, litigation or opinion.
2220 ACCIDENTS Includes records relating to accidents involving municipal property or personnel, and includes reports, investigations and settlements. For claims made against or by the municipality, see primary 2300. For policies and procedures, see secondary 0340-50.
2240 AGREEMENTS - GENERAL Includes records relating to agreements entered into by the local government unit with federal, provincial, other municipal and foreign governments, agencies and other organizations. Agreements include waivers, land sale/option agreements, government protocols and cost-sharing agreements. For contracts, see primary 2320. For easements, rights of way and encroachment agreements, see primary 2360. For leases, see primary 2380. For restrictive covenants, see primary 2450. For labour agreements, see 2670-20.
2300 CLAIMS Includes records relating to claims by and against the local government, including motor vehicle damage claims; claims or liens against real property; and property and personal damage claims.
2320 CONTRACTS - GENERAL Includes records relating to contract administration by the local government unit, including actual contracts of various types relating to personal service, equipment, developments, land use contracts (LUC), etc. For requests for proposals (RFP), requests for qualifications (RFQ), quotations and invitations to quote (ITQ), see 1220. See 5320 for details about local improvement projects - operating budget and 5330 for capital works projects.
2360 EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY Includes records relating to the granting of easements, rights of way and encroachment agreements. Also includes Land Title Office text documents. For Land Title Office drawings and plans, see 3010-20.
2380 LEASES Includes records relating to leases to which the local government unit is a party.
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Primary Title Description
2400 LEGAL OPINIONS Includes the collection of legal memoranda that are prepared for and/or received by municipal staff on a variety of legal issues and legislation.
2430 LITIGATION Includes records of litigation or arbitration instigated by or against the local government. For labour-related arbitration, see primary 2670. For damage claims and other claims for financial compensation, see 2300.
2450 RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS Includes records relating to the granting of restrictive covenants and related agreements for secured local government services (e.g., sewer).
2470 RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE Includes records relating to risk management and insurance, including insurance coverage, agents and management of the insurance function. For incidents, see specific file for that item (e.g. truck file if truck is damaged). For claims, see primary number 2300.
2510 PERSONNEL - GENERAL Includes records relating to the general administration of personnel management activities not shown elsewhere in this section. For staff and management meetings, see secondary 0360-20.
2520 ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES Includes records relating to employee accidents and personal injuries as a direct result of work duties and records relating to claims with the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) and/or long term disabilities. Includes records relating to first aid, investigations confirming hazardous substance symptoms, asbestos-containing materials, corrective actions to control fibre release, cytotoxic drugs (where used), hearing tests and radiation surveys (where required to be conducted). Any exposures to radiation or cytotoxic drugs must be kept for a minimum duration of employment plus ten years; therefore, any exposure reports must be kept on the employee's personnel file (see 2600-20). See Legal Citation numbers 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Appendix G.
2530 ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE MANAGEMENT Includes records relating to the administration of attendance and leave management: time and attendance reports, paid holidays, vacation, sick and other types of leave, etc. Note: the hours worked by an employee on each day (i.e., time sheets), regardless of whether the employee is paid on an hourly or other basis, constitute a part of the employee payroll record, and will be retained as part of the individual payroll record in primary 1920. See Legal Citation number 19, Appendix G.
2550 BENEFITS Includes records relating to the administration of and information about employee benefits, including Canada Pension Plan, Medical Services Plan of BC, group life insurance, extended health and dental, pension, etc. General information and administration is classified under -03 and the actual benefit plan is classified under -20. For records relating to the payment of benefits, including long term disability and life insurance premiums, see secondary 1920-03. See Legal Citation number 20, Appendix G.
2560 JOB DESCRIPTIONS Includes records relating to job descriptions and classifications. General includes copies of job descriptions from other jurisdictions, especially other local governments, in order to provide guidance in evaluating positions and responsibilities. Classification projects include evaluating positions and appeals and reviews of classifications/job responsibilities. See Legal Citation Number 43, Appendix G.
2600 EMPLOYEES Includes the master record on individual employees: personal data, résumé, work plans, performance planning, appraisals and evaluations, training, awards, honours, decorations, commendations, discipline, health examinations, etc. These files cover firefighters' occupational disease. For pay records, see primary 1920. See Legal Citation numbers 3, 23, 36 and 44, Appendix G.
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2640 HEALTH AND SAFETY Includes records relating to the tracking of health and safety issues and the administration of programs: Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), first aid, occupational health, smoking in the workplace, and accident prevention. Any asbestos related projects include inventories, risk assessments, inspections, investigation and air monitoring results. Any employee exposure to asbestos must be recorded in the personnel files. For accidents and records of injury, see 2520. For protective clothing, see 1010-30. For Health and Safety Committee, see 0360-20. For building safety programs (e.g., fire and earthquake), see 0710. See Legal Citation number 21, 22, 45, Appendix G.
2670 LABOUR RELATIONS - LABOUR AGREEMENTS Includes records relating to labour agreements (including master and component collective agreements) or other labour contracts, including guidelines, interpretations and memoranda of agreement. Negotiations include records relating to the negotiation, arbitration, adjudication, and collective bargaining between employer and employee. The general files include records relating to employee/management relations and services which are not covered elsewhere in this section. See Legal Citation Number 46, Appendix G.
2680 LABOUR RELATIONS - DISCIPLINE Includes records relating to the administration of discipline action and case files documenting precedents that may result from such action. See individual employee files for specific disciplinary matters.
2685 LABOUR RELATIONS - MANAGEMENT STAFF Includes records relating to agreements and other matters between the local government and management (exempt) staff. Includes records relating to grievances and complaints of employees. For policies and procedures, see secondary 0340-50.
2690 LABOUR RELATIONS - GRIEVANCES Includes records relating to current and projected staffing requirements, personnel resource requirements, forecasts and estimates, etc.
2735 PERSONNEL PLANNING Includes reports and statistics prepared on personnel matters.
2740 REPORTS AND STATISTICS Includes records relating to how the local government manages the retirement of employees, and the calculation and recording of pro-retirement benefits. Do not classify the records relating to an individual's retirement here, use the individual employee files, see primary 2600. For policies and procedures see secondary 0340-50.
2750 RETIREMENTS AND PRE-RETIREMENTS Includes records relating to how the local government manages the layoff or separation of employees other than through retirement. Do not classify the records relating to an individual's layoff or separation here, use the individual employee files, see primary 2600. For policies and procedures, see secondary 0340-50.
2760 SEPARATIONS AND LAYOFFS Includes records related to competitions, short lists of candidates, applications, interview format and questions, results, offer and rejection letters.
2780 STAFFING - APPLICATIONS Includes records relating to general administration of training and development activities and functions. For specific training programs, see primary 2810. For educational leave, see secondary 2720-01.
2790 STAFFING - COMPETITIONS Includes records relating to courses, types of courses, course content and brochures, attendance records and evaluation reports for all forms of staff training. For evaluations and attendance specific to an individual, see secondary 2600-20. For conferences, seminars and symposia, see primary 0390.
2800 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT - GENERAL
2810 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT - COURSES
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2830 VOLUNTEERS Includes records relating to persons providing volunteer services to the local government unit, the services so provided and to the requirements and conditions of the voluntary service. See Legal Citation numbers 23, Appendix G.
3010 LAND ADMINISTRATION - GENERAL Includes records relating to the administration of land related matters which do not appear elsewhere in this section. Land administration covers the management of all land-related matters within the local government jurisdiction. Includes Land Title Office plans such as EP, SRW, VIP VIS. For all land administration statistical reports, see 6970-20. See Legal Citation Number 47, Appendix G.
3020 PUBLIC LANDS Includes records relating to public land in or adjacent to the local government area, includes land related to or owned by Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA), Provincial Capital Commission (PCC), BC Transportation Financing Authority (BCTFA), Ministry of Transportation (MOT or MOTH), Capital Regional District (CRD), Island Corridor Foundation (ICF), and the Crown. See 0890 for municipally owned land. See primary 0400 for general files on these agencies.
3030 DEVELOPMENT - GENERAL Includes records relating to development of land which do not appear elsewhere in this section.
3060 DEVELOPMENT PERMITS Includes records relating to the application, issuance and management of development permits within the local government area jurisdiction.
3090 DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS Includes records relating to the application, issuance and management of development variance permits within the local government area jurisdiction. For Board of Variance (BoV) minutes see 360-20, and for BoV results see 3220-20.
3150 DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGES Includes records relating to the administration, collection and dispersal of development cost charges.
3220 PROPERTY FILES - INDIVIDUAL Includes individual records relating to the permits, property records and other pertinent information on all civic addresses within the local government area, including antenna information forms, business licenses, preliminary reviews of development applications and Board of Variance (BoV) results. Includes applications, inspections and approvals of non-building permits and permits for the construction of buildings (commercial and residential) linked to a civic address. Building permits include highway permits, plumbing/septic, oil tanks, fireplaces, chimneys, as well as any records relating to the issuance of building permits, such as copies of development variance permits (originals are filed in 3090-20), copies of development permits (originals are filed in 3060-20), and certificates of occupancy. Non building permits include signs, blasting, soil deposit or removal, fireworks and burning permits. Includes tracking lists for permits by type and year such as sign permits and tree cutting permits. For Land Title Office plans, see 3010-20. For BoV minutes, see 360-20. For business licenses not linked to a civic address (e.g., non-resident licenses), see 4320-20. For development and development variance permits, see 3060-20 and 3090-20 respectively. For permit-related bylaw complaints, see 4000-01. For permit-related bylaw incidents (e.g., investigations and offences), see 4000-20. See the index for highway use permits not tracked by civic address.
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Primary Title Description
3300 STRATA TITLE PROPERTIES Includes strata development index and records relating to common property issues by strata. For Land Title Office plans, see 3010-20.
3320 SUBDIVISIONS AND SUBDIVISION CONTROL Includes individual records relating to the application, inspection and approval of subdivisions within the local government area (both fee simple and strata), including subdivision servicing drawings, highway use permits, soil deposit/removal permits and blasting permits. For Land Title Office plans, see 3010-20. For strata index and common property issues, see 3300.
3360 ZONING AND REZONING Includes records relating to the application, and processing for zoning and rezoning properties within the local government area. These records may include land use bylaw amendments directly related to a specific rezoning application. For land use bylaw amendments related generally to zoning and rezoning, see 3900.
3380 AGRICULTURAL LAND APPEALS Includes records relating to appeals to the Agricultural Land Commission to change the status of lands within the Agricultural Land Reserve.
3710 LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - GENERAL Includes records of a general nature relating to the establishment and management of legislative and regulatory matters to the local government area.
3900 BYLAWS Includes records relating to the creation and enactment of bylaws within the local government area and also municipal ticket information (MTIs) or ticketing. Bylaw incidents are specific cases and include bona fide complaints, investigations and offenses. For records relating to policing issues, see Section 14, Protective Services. For bylaw incidents which become litigation or arbitration, see 2430-20.
4000 BYLAW ENFORCEMENT - GENERAL Includes records relating to specific bylaw enforcement issues. These may be arranged by subject (e.g. animal control, unsightly premises, etc.) within this primary, or may be arranged with the specific bylaws in question.
4020 BYLAW ENFORCEMENT - ISSUES
4050 BYLAW ENFORCEMENT - BYLAW COURT Includes records relating to the administration and operation of bylaw court. See Legal Citation number 24, Appendix G. Includes records relating to the conduct of elections including voter registration, polls, results, etc. If election volume warrants, subfolders may be used for candidates, referenda, advertising, voting divisions/places, staff, equipment and supplies, training, special voting opportunities (advance, mail in, mobile), and campaign financing disclosure See Legal Citation number 25, Appendix G.
4200 ELECTIONS Includes records relating to the issue of specific licenses and their regulation by the local government unit. Non-civic address business licenses includes non-resident business licenses. For all business licenses linked to a civic address, see 3220-20. For all other records related to special events, including permits, see 8100-20.
4320 LICENSES - INDIVIDUAL Includes records relating to reports and statistics for bylaws, bylaw enforcement, and the permits and licensing functions.
4560 REPORTS AND STATISTICS Includes records relating to the provision of community and social services to the community which are not covered elsewhere in this section.
4710 COMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL
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Primary Title Description
4900 HEALTH SERVICES - GENERAL Includes records relating to the provision of services affecting the health of the community which do not appear in other sections. Health issues and general information may contain information about topics such as smoking in public places, alcohol and drug abuse. For liaison with the local Health Authority or Board of Health, use 0400-80. For policies and procedures, see secondary 0340-50.
4920 HEALTH SERVICES - COMMUNITY AND CHILD CARE Includes records relating to the provision of community and child care facilities and care programs (e.g., for physically disabled persons and persons with special needs). For recreation programs, see primary 8020. The local Health Authority is responsible for inspection, licensing and monitoring of services, but for business licenses, see 3220-20. See Legal Citation Numbers 26, 49, 50, 51 and 52, Appendix G.
4940 HEALTH SERVICES - LONG TERM CARE Includes records relating to the provision of services through long term care programs. For policies and procedures, see secondary 0340-50. See Legal Citation Number 52, Appendix G.
4960 HEALTH SERVICES - HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAMS Includes records relating to the provision of preventive health services and programs. Programs may be provided to groups, may be in partnership with a group or agency (e.g., provincial health ministry or schools) or may be an independent program. Programs may run on an annual cycle.
5000 SOCIAL SERVICES - GENERAL Includes records relating to social services provided by or in the local government area which do not appear in other sections. For policies and procedures, see secondary 0340-50.
5020 SOCIAL SERVICES - FAMILY Includes records relating to the provision of family support services in the community, including family court services. See Legal Citation Number 51, Appendix G.
5030 SOCIAL SERVICES - YOUTH Includes records relating to the planning and provision of youth-oriented services and programs. For family court services, see primary 5020. For recreation programs, see primary 8020. For policies and procedures, see secondary 0340-50. See Legal Citation Number 53, Appendix G.
5040 SOCIAL SERVICES- SENIOR CITIZENS Includes general records relating to the provision of social services for senior citizens. For recreation programs, see primary 8020. For health services, including facilities, see 4920 or 4940. For policies and procedures, see secondary 0340-50.
5050 SOCIAL SERVICES - HOUSING Includes records relating to the requirements and provision of social housing. Also includes records relating to affordable housing, non-market housing and homeless people. For policies and procedures, see secondary 0340-50. For planning research into housing, see 6700.
5080 SOCIAL SERVICES - MULTICULTURAL Includes records relating to the provision of multicultural services to community groups. For policies and procedures, see secondary 0340-50.
5200 ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS - GENERAL Includes general records relating to engineering and public works services in the areas of drainage, water and sewer utilities, environmental control, etc. For complaints about public works services, see 0220-20. For design, survey, inspecting and testing standards, specifications, procedures and guidelines, see 0340-50.
5225 DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL Includes records relating to the management of drainage (e.g. storm water, drainage, creek and river control, culverts, diking (dyking), canals, flood plains and flood damage, etc.). Storm Sewer includes video inspections, repairs and maintenance of storm pipes, catch basins and stormceptors, etc. Watercourses includes day to day operations, flow data and maintenance records for bioswales, retention ponds, creeks, rivers, storm drains, etc. For original connection permits and plumbing permits see 3220; copies will be filed in 5225-01 by date order. For drainage projects, see 5320 or 5330. See Legal Citation Number 54, Appendix G.
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Primary Title Description
5280 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Includes records relating to environmental control issues, projects and incidents. Issues management does not include any projects or incidents, but includes information and communication about the issues. Issues may include: air quality control; chemical spills and management; noise control; pesticides and herbicides; energy conservation; litter; wildlife; gas and oil spills; and natural areas, waterfront development (oceanfront, lakefront and/or riverfront), ditches and canals. See Legal Citation Number 55, Appendix G.
5320 LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - OPERATING BUDGET Includes records relating to the applications, petitions and approval for local improvement projects and regular maintenance or upgrade projects by the municipality (projects may include localized drainage, road safety issues, lane paving, storm sewers, streetlights, sidewalks, underground wiring, etc.). For project as-built drawings see 5550-30. For project contracts, see 2320.
5330 CAPITAL WORKS PROJECTS Includes records relating to the planning, design and construction of capital works projects including underground works (e.g. subways), excluding local improvement projects. Capital works projects may be undertaken by the municipality, another government agency or a contractor. Specific project files will include cost estimates, design, project authorization, land acquisition, meetings, reports, design engineering studies, consultants, contract award, purchase orders, etc. For project as-built drawings see 5550-30. See Legal Citation number 27, Appendix G. For project contracts, see 2320.
5340 SANITARY SEWER Includes records relating to the administration, management and operation of sanitary sewage systems. Sanitary Sewer Pipes (5340-10) includes video inspections, repairs and maintenance of sewer pipes, manholes, etc., but not pump stations. Pump stations (5340-20) includes day to day operations, flow data and maintenance. For original sewer connection permits, see 3220; copies will be filed in 5340-01 by date order. For sewer projects, see 5330. For drainage, see 5225. See Legal Citation Number 56, Appendix G.
5360 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL Includes records relating to solid waste (garbage) collection and disposal, including the collection and disposal of household organics for composting. Issue management covers gathering information on various topics such as recycling, composting, hazardous waste and waste paint. For contracts, see 2320. For illegal dumping, see 4000-20. For records relating to disposal and surplus, see 1090. For policies and procedures, see secondary 0340-50. See Legal Citation Numbers 28 and 57, Appendix G.
5400 STREETS AND ROADS Includes records relating to the planning, operation and maintenance of roads and streets, bridges, tunnels, sidewalks, boulevards, overpasses, walkways, bus shelters and stops, and street lighting (including BC Hydro and ornamental street lighting, as well as other electrical). Also includes copies of driveway access permits, incidents related to ice and snow and damage to street-related infrastructure (including motor vehicle accidents and graffiti). For construction and paving projects, see 5320 or 5330. For traffic signals see 5460. For street names, see 5450. For the transportation master plan, see 8330-02.
5450 STREET NAMES AND CIVIC ADDRESSING Includes records relating to the naming of streets, bridges, tunnels and any other public works structure that requires a name. Also includes records related to civic addresses and numbering. Names and legal definitions of streets and roads are established and changed by bylaw and are maintained by the Land Title Office. Until approved by a bylaw, naming activities are filed under 5450-01 General. Spreadsheets or simple lists are used to track the current names, addresses and numbers.
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Primary Title Description
5460 TRAFFIC CONTROL Includes records relating to traffic aids and controls (e.g., signs, signals, barriers and speed bumps), which are managed through the traffic control order process and parking management. Also includes copies of highway use permits for both utility companies and others (copies will be filed in 5460-01 by date order). For original highway use permit, including details of the traffic management plan, see the specific project, development or utility plan file. For policies and procedures, see 0340-50. For complaints, see 0220-20. See Legal Citation Number 58, Appendix G.
5500 UTILITIES Includes records relating to the supply of utilities within the local government area, including utility plans (including related highway use permit details) gathered for convenience and reference purposes. Also includes fibre optic issues. As View Royal does not directly provide any water, electrical, gas, telephone or cablevision services, use the liaison files in 0400 and 0510. For utility fees, see primary 1820. For utility projects (e.g., water main upgrades), see 5330-20. For utilities provided to local government buildings, see 0970. See Legal Citation Number 59, Appendix G.
5550 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION Includes records relating to cadastral maps (base maps), as-built drawings and small scale aerial photos. For maps and aerial photos of specific properties see 3220-20 or for specific projects see 5320-20 or 5330-20. See 1420 for acquisition, use, and retention of photographs.
5590 ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS - REPORTS AND STATISTICS Includes records relating to reports, statistics, and studies relating to public works and engineering services.
6000 PARKS ADMINISTRATION - GENERAL Includes records of a general nature related to the administration, development, operation and maintenance of parks, open spaces (e.g., green spaces) and urban agricultural areas within the local government area, which do not appear elsewhere in this section. Examples of issues and information include research on greenways, urban forests, street tree management and community gardens. Specific sites and areas are under 6050 and 6100. Parks may be municipal, provincial or federal and may be managed by the municipality or for the municipality by another organization. Open spaces include greenways, playgrounds, golf courses, green space, waterfront and riverfront property. Urban agricultural/forest areas include municipal greenhouses and community gardens (except when the garden is part of a municipal park, when it is a facility). For boulevards, see 5400-50.
6050 MUNICIPAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE This primary also includes projects which are NOT creation, management or maintenance of a specific park, open space and urban agriculture area within them. This may include a program or a project which covers a number of parks, spaces and/or areas. Includes information relating to the creation, design, management and maintenance of municipal park land and the facilities within them. Regular management plans are created for parks to guide the maintenance of the park and its facilities. Facilities include amenities such as furniture, managed fields, concessions, flower beds, hanging baskets, and trees. For parks and open spaces with heritage or historical sites, use 6830-20.
6100 NON-MUNICIPAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE Includes information relating to information about non-municipal park land (including open spaces and urban agriculture areas). For parks and open spaces with heritage or historical sites, use 6830-20.
6410 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - GENERAL Includes records relating to the planning and development of community resources not found elsewhere in this section.
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Primary Title Description
6430 CORPORATE STRATEGIC PLANNING Includes records relating to strategic planning programs, functions and activities, including the development and execution of plans in relation to program goals and objectives. Includes departmental business plans. Also includes the review and analysis of plans and programs. For policies and procedures, see secondary 0340-50.
6440 COMMUNITY PLANNING Includes records relating to community planning functions and activities, including tracking and researching plans from other jurisdictions and levels of government. Community planning considers environmental, social and economic factors. Refer to the index for a list of "master plans" which are filed under other sections (e.g., for transportation master plan, see 8330-02, for parks master plan, see 6000-02). For utility plans, see 5500-30.
6630 DEVELOPMENT ISSUES MANAGEMENT Includes records relating to issues management and general information about community or land development. This primary holds no development applications or projects. For development applications, see primaries 3060 (development permits) and 3090 (development variance permits).
6700 HOUSING RESEARCH Includes records relating to gathering information about housing for the purposes of planning and development. Includes records relating to the encouragement of growth of existing businesses and industries and the attraction of new investment and economic activity to the area, including tourism related activities. Also includes economic development plans and tourism plans.
6750 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
6830 HERITAGE SITES CONSERVATION Includes records relating to the identification, regulation and preservation of heritage properties and archaeological sites within the local government. For property files, see 3220-20.
6930 REDEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION Includes records relating to the identification, regulation, and reconstruction or revitalization of areas and neighbourhoods.
6970 PLANNING REPORTS AND STATISTICS Includes records relating to reports, studies and statistics related to planning and development functions and activities.
7010 PROTECTIVE SERVICES - GENERAL Includes records of a general nature relating to the protection of persons and property, which are not covered elsewhere in this section.
7100 AMBULANCE SERVICES Includes records relating to the monitoring and liaison of ambulance services with the local government. For liaison with BC Ambulance Services, see 0400-20.
7130 EMERGENCY MEASURES - GENERAL Includes records relating to the creation and maintenance of emergency response plans for the local government area and business continuity plans for the offices of the local government. Emergency response plans for the local government area includes issues such as dangerous goods, hazardous materials, earthquakes, evacuation routes, mutual aid, floods and emergency relief. It also covers any events not covered under 2200 (Accidents), 5225 (Floods), 5280 (Environmental), 5340 (Sanitary Sewer) and 5400 (Snow and Ice). For policies and procedures, see 0340-50. For liaison with the Capital Regional District, see 0400-50. See Legal Citation Numbers 60 and 61, Appendix G.
7200 FIRE PROTECTION - GENERAL Includes records relating to the protection of persons and property from fire. For volunteer firefighters, see 2830-20. For employed firefighters, see 2600-20.
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Primary Title Description
7280 FIRE PROTECTION - FIRE INSPECTIONS Includes records and correspondence relating to routine fire prevention inspections and pre-fire plans of commercial premises, buildings used for public assembly and buildings containing multi-unit housing such as condominium or apartment buildings. Each file may include contact information, floor plans and building layout, service and testing records completed by outside contractors on fire alarm and fire suppression systems, sprinklers and other related fire suppression equipment/systems. The primary also covers inspection data contained within the FDM software database. For inspections of firefighting equipment, see primary number 1010.
7300 FIRE PROTECTION - FIRE INCIDENTS AND INVESTIGATIONS Includes records for all fire department emergency incidents. Emergency incidents include medical and fire incident. This primary also covers the investigation files when required (e.g. structure fires, vehicle fires and arson) that may include fire incident and investigation data and photographs. It also covers fire incident and investigation data and photographs contained within the FDM software database and filed under each individual incident. See Legal Citation Number 62 and 63, Appendix G.
7320 FIRE PROTECTION - FIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS Includes records relating to the development and delivery of fire safety and prevention programs. Also includes records relating to community education and fire safety awareness programs administered or sponsored by the fire department. For policies and procedures, see secondary 0340-50.
7380 FIRE PROTECTION - REPORTS AND STATISTICS Includes records relating to reports, studies and statistics generated by the fire department. For reports to the Office of the Fire Commissioner, see 7300-25.
7400 POLICE SERVICES - GENERAL Includes records of a general nature relating to the provision of police services to the local government area which are not covered in other subjects in this section.
7450 POLICE SERVICES - ISSUES Includes records relating to crime related issues such as street violence, youth gangs, vandalism, etc.
7500 POLICE SERVICES - COMMUNITY RELATIONS Includes records relating to the relationships between the police department and the community. Includes information on such programs as Neighbourhood Watch, Block Parents, Drinking/Driving Counterattack, etc. For policies and procedures, see 0340-50.
7550 POLICE SERVICES - TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT Includes records relating to police traffic enforcement programs. For information on traffic control devices, etc., see primary 5460.
7580 POLICE SERVICES - REPORTS AND STATISTICS Includes records relating to reports, studies and statistics generated by the Police Department.
7710 RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES - GENERAL Includes general records relating to recreation and cultural services, programs and facilities available to the public which are not covered elsewhere in this section.
7740 ARCHIVES Includes records relating to the administration, operations and functions of community archives. For records relating to the internal municipal archives, see 1320.
7780 ART GALLERIES Includes records relating to the administration, operations and functions of community art galleries.
7900 FACILITY ADMINISTRATION Includes records relating to the administration, use and operation of recreation and cultural facilities. For records on building construction and maintenance, see 0890. For records on the programming of events and activities in the facilities, see 8000 and 8020.
7930 MUSEUMS Includes records relating to the administration, use and operation of museums. For information relating to archival records which are the property of the municipal government, see 1320. For community archives, see 7740.
7960 PUBLIC LIBRARIES - GENERAL Includes records of a general nature relating to the administration, use and operation of public libraries in the local government area. For policies and procedures, see 0340-50.
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Primary Title Description
8020 RECREATION PROGRAMS Includes records of the programs offered in the local government area either through a recreation facility or as a separate program. Facility programs typically include calendars, registration and program planning. Separate programs often focus on a specific group such as special needs groups, seniors, youth or families.
8100 SPECIAL EVENTS Includes records relating to recreational and cultural events, activities, festivities, etc. Includes special events permits. For cultural programming, see 8020. For special events licenses, see 4320-70. For ceremonies and celebrations, see 0330. For policies and procedures, see 0340-50.
8160 RECREATION SERVICES - REPORTS AND STATISTICS Includes records relating to the reports and statistics relating to recreation and cultural services.
8310 TRANSPORTATION - GENERAL Includes records relating to the research, planning, design and operation of municipal transportation systems. For information on streets, roads and traffic control see the Engineering and Public Works section.
8330 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING Includes records relating to the planning, design and operation of bus transit systems. For records relating to the transportation master plan and sidewalks master plan.
8500 BUS TRANSIT Includes records relating to the research, planning, design and operation of bus transit systems. For records relating to BC Transit, including Park and Ride, see 0400. For policies and procedures, see 0340-50.
8600 TRANSPORTATION FOR THE DISABLED Includes records relating to transportation for people with disabilities. For policies and procedures, see 0340-50.
8640 RAIL TRANSIT Includes records relating to rail transportation planning. For policies and procedures, see 0340-50.
8660 RAPID TRANSIT Includes records relating to rapid transit planning. For policies and procedures, see 0340-50.
8700 WATER TRANSPORTATION Includes records relating to water transportation issues and planning. For records relating to the BC Ferries Corporation, see 0400. For policies and procedures, see 0340-50.
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Records Classification System - Secondary Classifications

Attachment "A" to Records Management Policy 0100-039

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Records Classification System - Secondary Classifications Page 1
Primary Secondary SecTitle Description RetentionCode
0110 01 General CY2s5yD
0110 02 Incorporation SONaP
0110 03 Organization Includes reorganization projects. SO = when project is complete or organizational chart is replaced SR = Organization charts will be permanently retained. SONaSR
0110 20 Convenience Files Note: These are convenience copies of correspondence compiled for administrative convenience only. Classify the official file copy under the appropriate subject. CY1naD
0110 30 Appointment Books, Calendars, Diaries SO = when no longer required (five to seven years is generally the absolute maximum) Note: Diaries relating to specific subjects should be classified under the appropriate subject. SONaD
0125 01 General SO1ynaD
0125 02 Comparative Studies SR = retain studies created by the municipality SO1ynaSR
0125 20 Legislation, by jurisdiction SO = until updated or replaced SONaD
0220 01 General CY2naD
0220 20 Correspondence, by department Includes the Chief Administration Officer. If volume warrants, separate correspondence into subfolders by type (e.g., complaints). CY2s5yD
0220 30 Correspondence, Mayor and Council CY2s5yD
0230 01 General CY2s5yD
0230 20 Associations, Clubs, Societies, alpha by name CY2s5yD
0290 01 General CY2s5yD
0290 20 Awards, individual, by name and date CY2s5yP
0320 01 General CY2s5yD
0320 20 Campaigns by name CY2s5yD
0330 01 General CY2s5yD
0330 20 Celebrations, by name and date SR = retain records of significant events CY2s5ySR
0340 01 General SONaP
0340 20 Administrative and operating manuals SONaP
0340 40 Policies and procedures development SO = when policy or procedure has been approved or rejected SO2ynaD
0340 50 Policies and procedures SO = until updated SONaP
0360 01 General CY2s5yD
0360 20 Committees, alpha by name If volume warrants, subfolders may be used for minutes and attendance, membership/board lists and appointments, terms of reference, financial statements, and reports. CY2s5yP
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Primary Secondary SecTitle Description RetentionCode
0390 01 General Includes copies of Council and staff conference registrations. CY2s5yD
0390 20 Conferences, seminars, etc. alpha by title, date SR = retain records of events sponsored or hosted by municipality CY2naSR
0400 01 General Includes special operating agencies. CY2s5yD
0400 20 British Columbia Government Includes authorities (e.g., Municipal Finance Authority, BC Ombudsman, and BC Transportation Financing Authority). CY2s5yD
0400 30 Crown Corporations CY2s5yD
0400 40 Federal Government CY2s5yD
0400 45 International Agencies CY2s5yD
0400 50 Other Local Governments Includes regional districts (e.g., Capital Regional District). CY2s5yD
0400 60 First Nations Governments CY2s5yD
0400 70 Universities, Colleges and Schools CY2s5yD
0400 80 Health Authorities CY2s5yD
0510 01 General CY2s5yD
0510 20 Companies, alpha by name CY2s5yP
0530 01 General CY2s5yD
0540 01 General CY2s5yD
0540 20 Committees, alpha by name CY2s5yP
0550 01 General CY2s5yD
0550 02 Agenda Full agenda package CY2s5yP
0550 03 Minutes CY2s5yP
0550 04 Reports Duplicate copy from agenda package and sorted by topic CY2s5yP
0550 05 Action Lists CY2s5yD
0560 01 General CY2s5yD
0560 02 Agenda Full agenda package CY2s5yP
0560 03 Minutes CY2s5yP
0560 04 Reports Duplicate copy from agenda package and sorted by topic CY2s5yP
0560 05 Action Lists CY2s5yD
0570 01 General CY2s5yD
0570 20 Signing authority and delegation of authority files SO = when updated or superseded (e.g., bank account is terminated) SO7yD
0580 01 General CY2s5yD
0580 20 Access Requests and Responses SO = when request is closed, all avenues of appeal are exhausted and the information is no longer needed for reference SO5yD
0580 30 Privacy Issues CY2s5yD
0580 50 Appeals to Commissioner SO = until appeal is complete SONaP
0595 01 General CY2s5yD
0595 02 Intellectual Property SONaP
0600 01 General CY2s5yD
0610 01 General CY2s5yD
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Records Classification System - Secondary Classifications Page 3
Primary Secondary SecTitle Description RetentionCode
0630 01 General SR = retain final versions of proclamations CY2s5ySR
0640 01 General CY2s5yD
0640 20 Annual and special one-time reports, by name or type of report CY2naP
0640 30 Reports, by name or type of report CY2s5yD
0680 01 General CY2s5yD
0680 20 Security Issues CY2s8yD
0695 01 General CY2s5yD
0710 01 General CY2naD
0712 01 General CY2s5yD
0712 20 Drills, by location and date CY2s5yD
0715 01 General CY2naD
0715 02 Buildings' floor plans SONaP
0715 03 Reports and Statistics SR = retain annual reports and special one time reports CY2s5ySR
0870 01 General CY2s5yD
0870 20 Leased property, by address SONaP
0870 30 Leases, by address, name of tenant SONaP
0890 01 General CY2s5yD
0890 20 Individual properties, by address If volume warrants, subfolders may be used for land acquisition and disposal, planning and parking. SONaP
0970 01 General CY2s5yD
0970 20 Utilities CY2s5yD
1010 01 General CY2naD
1010 02 Equipment loans CY2naD
1010 03 Guarantees and warranties SO = until expiry of guarantee or warranty SOs7yD
1010 04 Blank stocks of forms NOTE that items which are classified under this secondary do NOT require official approval for destruction! SONaD
1010 20 Equipment case files, by type and item SO = when equipment is no longer used SOs7yD
1010 30 Supplies case files, by type and item SO = when supplies purchase term expires SOs7yD
1010 40 Other physical assets case files, by type and item SO = when asset is disposed of SOs7yD
1010 50 Vehicle history files SO = when vehicle is no longer used SOs7yD
1015 01 General CY1naD
1015 20 Suppliers, alpha by name SO = when no longer a supplier SOs7yD
1025 01 General FY2s5yD
1025 02 Asset loss SO2s5yD
1025 03 Warehouse inventory FY2s5yD
1025 20 Fixed assets control SO = when asset is disposed of SONaP
1090 01 General CY2s5yD
1090 02 Disposals SO = when disposal is complete and audit requirements are satisfied SO2naD
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Primary Secondary SecTitle Description RetentionCode
1200 01 General CY2s5yD
1210 01 General CY2s5yD
1210 20 Purchase requisitions, alpha by vendor name CY2s5yD
1210 30 Purchase orders, if filed separately CY2s5yD
1220 01 General CY2s5yD
1220 20 Tenders and quotations, in alpha or numeric order CY2s5yD
1230 01 General CY2s5yD
1230 20 Standing offers, by name of product or service and contractors' name CY2s5yD
1310 01 General CY2s5yD
1320 01 General CY2s5yD
1320 20 Accessions, by number SO = until receipt and processing of accession SONaP
1320 30 Archival projects, by number SO = when project is complete SONaP
1330 01 General CY2s5yD
1335 01 General CY2s5yD
1335 20 Applications, by name description SO = until upgraded or replaced SO1naD
1340 01 General CY2naD
1340 20 Documentation SO = until replaced, NOTE: retain documentation for archived data SO1naD
1345 01 General CY2s5yD
1350 01 General CY2s5yD
1350 02 Log of service requests CYs2yD
1350 20 Service reports SO = when request is fulfilled or at the end of the calendar year in the case of batched service requests SOs2yD
1355 01 General CY2s5yD
1370 01 General CY2s5yD
1390 01 General CY2s5yD
1390 02 News clippings CY2s5yD
1400 01 General CY2s5yD
1400 20 Audio visual production projects SO = when project is complete SONaP
1405 01 General CY2s5yD
1405 02 Inventory of publications SO = when updated SONaP
1405 03 Pricing CY2naD
1405 20 Individual publications, by name SO = when completed SONaP
1415 01 General CY2s5yD
1415 20 Individual speeches, by author, date CY2naP
1420 01 General CY2s5yD
1420 20 Photographs CY2naP
1425 01 General CY2s5yD
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1425 20 Individual programs, by title SO = when completed SONaP
1440 01 General CY2s5yD
1440 02 Reference CY2naD
1450 01 General CY2s5yD
1450 02 Requests for materials CYs2yD
1450 03 Lists of library materials SO = when updated SONaP
1460 01 General CY2s5yD
1470 01 General CY2s5yD
1475 01 General CY2s5yD
1475 20 Advertising and marketing project files CY2naP
1480 01 General CY2s5yD
1480 20 Individual exhibits, by date, place SO = when completed SONaP
1490 01 General CY2s5yD
1490 02 Records classification system SO = when updated SONaP
1490 03 File Lists SONaD
1490 07 Records action authorizations SO = when authorization has been approved and the action completed SONaP
1490 20 Records management projects SO = when project is complete SO2naD
1610 01 General CY2s5yD
1615 01 General CY2s5yD
1615 02 Accounting codes (chart of accounts) SO = until modified SO1s7yD
1615 03 Cash batches
1615 20 Reconciliations (coded by account number) CY2s5yD
1630 01 General CY2s5yD
1630 02 Overdue accounts CY2s5yD
1630 20 Individual accounts, alpha by supplier name CY2s5yD
1640 01 General CY2s5yD
1640 20 Accounts receivable CY2s5yD
1640 30 Outstanding accounts SO = when paid SO2s5yD
1640 40 Write offs SO = when uncollected accounts are written off SO2s5yD
1650 01 General CY2s5yD
1650 02 Petty cash CY2s5yD
1650 03 Travel advances CY2s5yD
1650 04 Salary advances CY2s5yD
1680 01 General CY2s5yD
1680 20 Audits, by year SO = when audit is finished and any legal issues have been resolved SONaP
1690 01 General CY2s5yD
1690 02 Bank and financial institution addresses SO = until updated or changed SONaD
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1690 20 Bank accounts CY2s9yD
1700 01 General CY2s5yD
1700 02 Budget planning CY2s5yD
1730 01 General CY2s5yD
1730 02 Returned cheques CY2s5yD
1730 03 Cheque vouchers CY2s5yD
1730 04 Cheque lists CY2s5yD
1730 05 Journal Vouchers CY2s5yD
1740 01 General CY2s5yP
1740 02 Claims, by name SO = until completion of limitation period SOs7yD
1750 01 General CY2s5yP
1750 20 Debenture debt long term SONaP
1760 01 General CY2s5yD
1760 20 Debenture debt short term SONaP
1770 01 General CY2s5yD
1770 20 Donations and bequests, by year and name of donor CY2s5yP
1770 30 Donations and bequests in perpetuity, by name of donor SO = until gift is resolved SONaP
1790 01 General CY2s5yD
1790 02 Credit cards CY2s5yD
1800 01 General CY2s5yD
1800 20 Expense accounts, by name CY2s5yP
1820 01 General CY2s5yD
1820 20 Utility billings CY2s5yD
1830 01 General CY2s5yD
1830 02 Annual financial statements SONaP
1830 03 Financial process CY2s5yD
1850 01 General CY2s5yD
1850 20 Grant files, alpha by name of organization or individual CY2s5yD
1850 30 Revenue Sharing CY2s5yD
1855 01 General CY2s5yD
1855 02 Grants - Federal CY2s5yD
1855 03 Grants - Provincial CY2s5yD
1855 04 Grants - Other governments CY2s5yD
1860 01 General CY2s5yD
1860 20 Investments, by name, date SO = until concluded SOs7yD
1870 01 General CY2s5yD
1870 20 Letters of credit (individual) SO = until expires SOs7yD
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1880 01 General CY2s5yD
1880 20 Reports, by title and date SR = retain annual reports and special one time reports CY2s5ySR
1920 01 General CY2s5yD
1920 20 Current payroll files (PIB) SO = when employment terminates SO2s8yD
1920 02 T-4's SO2s5yD
1920 03 Benefits (payment of) SO2s5yD
1950 01 General CY2naD
1950 02 Court of revision CY2naP
1950 20 Assessment roll, by year includes address changes CY2naP
1970 01 General CY2s5yD
1970 02 Rates SR = retain the annual rate schedule CY2s5ySR
1970 03 Deferrals SO = until paid SO2s5yD
1970 04 Exemptions CY2s5yD
1970 05 Penalties CY2s5yD
1970 06 Prepayments CY2s5yD
1970 07 Tax sale CY2s5yP
1970 08 Tax writeoffs CY2s5yP
1970 20 Individual tax records, by name and address CY2s5yP
2000 01 General CY2s5yD
2000 02 Federal taxes CY2s5yD
2000 03 Provincial taxes CY2s5yD
2000 04 Harmonized taxes CY2s5yD
2000 05 Exemptions CY2s5yD
2020 01 General CY2s4yD
2020 20 Unclaimed property (value less than $1000) CY2s4yD
2020 30 Unclaimed property (value greater than $1000, less than $25,000) CY2s8yD
2020 40 Unclaimed property (value greater than $25,000) CY2s28yD
2210 01 General CY2s5yD
2210 20 Legal issues, by topic SO = when issue is irrelevant, obsolete or resolved SO2naD
2220 01 General CY2s5yD
2220 20 Incident files, by date and name If an incident becomes a claim, reclassify it to 2300-20. SO = when limitation period has expired SOs7yD
2240 01 General Includes convenience copies of agreements and agreements not directly involving the local government. CY2s5yD
2240 02 Agreements register SO = when updated SONaP
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2240 20 Agreements, by date and topic SO = when agreement has expired and any legal issues have been resolved Note: these should be kept in the confidential cabinet in the vault SOs7yP
2300 01 General CY2s5yD
2300 20 Claims case files SO = expiry of limitation period SOs7yD
2320 01 General CY2s5yD
2320 20 Contracts, by type and name SO = when contract has expired and any legal issues have been resolved SOs7yD
2320 30 Latecomers Agreements
2360 01 General CY2s5yD
2360 20 Easements, by civic address SO = when the legal right ceases to exist SONaP
2360 30 Rights of way, by civic address SO = when the legal right ceases to exist SONaP
2360 40 Encroachment agreements, by civic address SO = when easement or agreement ceases to exist SONaP
2380 01 General CY2s5yD
2380 20 Leases, by type, name and address SO = when lease has expired and any legal issues have been resolved SOs7yD
2400 01 General CY2s5yD
2400 02 Index of legal opinions SO = when updated SONaP
2400 20 Opinions/memos by subject, author SONaP
2430 01 General CY2s5yD
2430 02 Index of litigation SO = when updated SONaP
2430 20 Cases, by date and name of appellant SO = upon completion SONaP
2450 01 General CY2s5yD
2450 20 Restrictive covenants SO = upon completion SONaP
2470 01 General CY2s5yD
2470 02 Insurance policies SO = upon expiry and settlement of outstanding claims SOs7yD
2510 01 General CY2s5yD
2520 01 General If volume warrants, separate files into secondaries -02, -03, -04, -06, -07 and -08. CY2s8yD
2520 02 WCB claim cost statements CY2s8yD
2520 03 WCB inspection reports - outside CY2s8yD
2520 04 WCB inspection reports - Inside CY2s8yD
2520 05 WCB hearing tests (PIB) SO = when employment terminates SOs1yD
2520 06 WCB re-employment CY2s8yD
2520 07 WCB experience rates CY2s8yD
2520 08 WCB audits CY2s8yD
2520 20 Non-compensable accidents and injuries - first aid records (PIB) CY3naD
2520 30 All other claims (PIB) CY2s8yD
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2530 01 General CY2s5yD
2530 20 Attendance records, by work group, date SO = upon completion of all requirements SO2s5yD
2550 01 General CY2s5yD
2550 02 Superannuation SONaP
2550 03 Management (exempt) benefit plan information CY2s5yD
2550 04 Union benefit plan information CY2s5yD
2550 20 Benefits plans, by type SO = until benefit ceases and all claims are settled SONaD
2560 01 General CY2s5yD
2560 02 Job descriptions SO = when replaced SONaP
2560 20 Job description (classification) projects, by position CY2s5yD
2600 01 General CY2s5yD
2600 20 Employee files, alpha by name (PIB) SO = when employment terminates SOs20yD
2640 01 General CY2s5yD
2640 20 Program, by name SR = retain WHMIS records. Retain testing records according OHS requirements for various types of tests. CY2naSR
2640 30 Asbestos Projects CY2s8yD
2640 40 Issue SO = when issue is obsolete or resolved SO2naD
2670 01 General CY2s5yD
2670 02 Proposals CY2s5yP
2670 03 Interpretations CY2s5yP
2670 04 Other local governments SONaD
2670 20 Collective agreements, listed by union name, number SO = when renegotiated SONaP
2670 30 Negotiations, by union, date SO = when agreement has been ratified and/or files are no longer needed for reference purposes SONaP
2680 01 General CY2s5yD
2680 20 Discipline actions SO = when resolved SONaP
2680 30 Precedent files SO = when established SONaP
2685 01 General CY2s5yD
2690 01 General CY2s5yD
2690 20 Grievance files, by employee name (PIB) SO = upon processing SO2s5yD
2735 01 General CY2s5yD
2740 01 General CY2s5yD
2740 20 Reports/statistics SO = until updated SR = retain annual reports and special one time reports SONaSR
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2750 01 General CY2s5yD
2760 01 General CY2s5yD
2780 01 General CY2s5yD
2780 20 Applications, batch chronologically CY1naD
2790 01 General CY2s5yD
2790 20 Competitions, by position name and date SO = when the competition is closed SO2naD
2800 01 General CY2naD
2800 02 Employee orientation SO = when updated SONaP
2810 01 General CY2s5yD
2810 20 Courses (individual files) (PIB) CY2s5yD
2830 01 General CY2s5yD
2830 02 Accidents, liability and insurance SO = when no longer a volunteer SOs20yD
2830 03 Training and orientation CY2naD
2830 04 Schedules CY2naD
2830 20 Volunteer records (PIB) SO = when no longer a volunteer CY2s5yD
3010 01 General P
3010 20 Land Title Office plans, alpha by plan number CY2s5yD
3020 01 General CY2s5yD
3030 01 General CY2s5yD
3060 01 General CY2s5yD
3060 20 Permits (individual) arranged by year and permit number SO = until completion of permit SO2s5yP
3090 01 General CY2s5yD
3090 20 Permits (individual) arranged by year and permit number SO = until completion of permit SO2s5yP
3150 01 General CY2s5yD
3150 20 Charges, by name SO = payment of charges CY2s5yP
3220 01 General CY2s5yD
3220 20 Property files, by civic address SO = until property or building no longer exists SONaP
3300 01 General CY2s5yD
3300 20 Strata index, by strata number SO = until updated or replaced SONaD
3300 30 Strata common property issues SO = when the issue or information is no longer relevant SR = retain significant, historical issues and information SO7ySR
3320 01 General CY2s5yD
3320 20 Individual subdivisions arranged by year, application SO = when completed SOs7ySR
3360 01 General CY2s5yD
3360 20 Applications by year, application SO = when completed SO2s5yP
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3360 30 Temporary Commercial Use Permits SO = when completed SO2s5yP
3360 40 Docks by year SO = when completed SO+2 2 5 P
3380 01 General CY2naD
3380 20 Agricultural land appeals, by year, application SO = when appeal is resolved SO2s5yD
3710 01 General CY2s5yD
3900 01 General Includes inquiries, advice, and bylaws on hold. CY2s5yD
3900 02 Proposed bylaws Includes bylaw development, bylaw petitions (e.g., sewer petitions and counter petitions). CY2s5yP
3900 20 Individual bylaws listed numerically SO = until repealed SONaP
4000 01 General Includes batches of complaints which are not incidents. Batches are arranged by year and/or bylaw. CY2s5yD
4000 20 Bylaw Incidents, by case number SO = until incident has been resolved SOs20yD
4020 01 General CY2s5yD
4020 20 Issues by subject SR = retain precedent setting issues CY2s5ySR
4020 30 Building Code SR = retain precedent setting issues CY2s5ySR
4020 40 Business Licence SR = retain precedent setting issues CY2s5ySR
4020 50 Animal Regulation SR = retain precedent setting issues CY2s5ySR
4020 60 Unsightly Premise SR = retain precedent setting issues CY2s5ySR
4020 70 Noise SR = retain precedent setting issues CY2s5ySR
4020 80 Signs SR = retain precedent setting issues CY2s5ySR
4020 90 Parking SR = retain precedent setting issues CY2s5ySR
4050 01 General CY2s5yD
4050 02 Court processes SO = until updated or changed SR = retain precedent setting decisions SONaP
4050 20 Court decisions SO = until appeal is determined SR = retain precedent setting decisions SOs10ySR
4200 01 General CY2s5yP
4200 02 Voters list SO = after election is complete SONaP
4200 03 Statistics/results, by year CY2s5yP
4200 04 Information from other jurisdictions CY2s5yD
4200 20 Elections, by date Includes referenda, ballot questions and plebiscites. If volume warrants, subfolders may be used for candidates, referenda, advertising, voting divisions/places, staff, equipment and supplies, training, advance voter registration, special voting opportunities. CY2s5yP
4320 01 General CY2s5yD
4320 20 Non-civic address business licenses, by name CY2s5yP
4320 30 Commercial vehicle CY1naD
4320 40 Dog licenses CY2s5yD
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4320 50 Liquor CY2s5yD
4320 60 Taxi CY1naD
4320 70 Special events CY1naD
4560 01 General CY2s5yD
4560 20 Reports SR = retain annual reports and special one time reports SONaSR
4710 01 General CY2s5yD
4900 01 General CY2s5yD
4900 20 Health issues and general information, by topic SO = when the issue or information is no longer relevant SR = retain significant, historical issues and information SOs7ySR
4920 01 General CY2s5yD
4920 20 Facilities, by type, name, location SO = life of facility SOs7yD
4920 30 Community care programs, by name SO = when the program is no longer relevant SR = retain significant, historical programs SOs7ySR
4940 01 General CY2s5yD
4940 20 Agencies, by name SO = life of agency SOs7yD
4940 30 Long term care programs, by name and year, if relevant SO = when the program is no longer relevant SR = retain significant, historical programs SOs7ySR
4960 01 General CY2s5yD
4960 20 Health promotion programs, by name and year, if relevant SO = when the program is no longer relevant SR = retain significant, historical programs SOs7ySR
5000 01 General CY2s5yD
5020 01 General CY2s5yD
5020 20 Family social programs, by name and year, if relevant SO = when the program is no longer relevant SR = retain significant, historical programs SOs7ySR
5030 01 General CY2s5yD
5030 20 Youth social programs, by name and year, if relevant SO = when the program is no longer relevant SR = retain significant, historical programs SOs7ySR
5040 01 General CY2s5yD
5040 20 Senior citizens' social programs, by name and year, if relevant SO = when the program is no longer relevant SR = retain significant, historical programs SOs7ySR
5050 01 General CY2s5yD
5050 20 Housing programs, by name and year, if relevant SO = when the program is no longer relevant SR = retain significant, historical programs SOs7ySR
5080 01 General CY2s5yD
5080 20 Multicultural social programs, by name and year, if relevant SO = when the program is no longer relevant SR = retain significant, historical programs SOs7ySR
5200 01 General CY2s5yD
5200 10 Engineering and public works issues management Does NOT include environmental issues management. SO = when the information is no longer required SONaD
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5225 01 General CY2s5yD
5225 10 Drainage master plan and drainage area plans SO = when master plan or area plan is replaced SR = retain master plan or area plan plan, destroy drafts and working files SOs7ySR
5225 20 Storm Sewer Pipes Includes video inspections, repairs and maintenance of storm pipes, catch basins and stormceptors, etc. CY2s5yD
5225 30 Flood incidents, by year, month, day SO = when final report and/or event is resolved 30y = this is to preserve a memory of the local government's actions for legal purposes SR = retain final report, destroy clippings, drafts and working files SOs30ySR
5225 40 Watercourses Includes maintenance records for bioswales, retention ponds, creeks, rivers, etc. CY2s5yD
5280 01 General CY2s5yD
5280 10 Environmental issues management SO = when issue is considered obsolete SOs7yD
5280 20 Environmental incidents, by date, location SO = when incident is resolved SONaP
5280 30 Environmental projects SO = when project is complete SONaP
5320 01 General CY2s5yD
5320 20 Local improvement project, by year, number and name SO = when project and project budget is complete SONaP
5330 01 General CY2s5yD
5330 20 Public works project, by year, number and name SO = when project and project budget is complete SONaP
5340 01 General CY2s5yD
5340 05 Sewer master plan SO = when master plan is replaced SR = retain master plan plan, destroy drafts and working files SOs7ySR
5340 10 Sanitary Sewer Pipes Includes video inspections, repairs and maintenance of sewer pipes, manholes, etc., but not pump stations by name. CY2s5yD
5340 20 Pump stations, by name Includes day to day operations, flow data and maintenance. CY2s5yD
5340 30 Sewage incidents, by year, month, day SO = when final report and/or event is resolved 30y = this is to preserve a memory of the local government's actions for legal purposes SR = retain final report, destroy clippings, drafts and working files SOs30ySR
5340 40 Inflow and infiltration CY2s28yD
5360 01 General CY2s5yD
5360 20 Solid waste issues management SONaD
5400 01 General CY2s5yD
5400 05 Roads maintenance master plan SO = when master plan is replaced SR = retain master plan plan, destroy drafts and working files SOs7ySR
5400 20 Streets and roads, by name SO = when street or road no longer exists SOs7yP
5400 30 Bridges and tunnels, by name SO = when structure no longer exists SOs7yP
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5400 40 Sidewalks, walkways and overpasses, by road name SO = when structure no longer exists SOs7yP
5400 50 Boulevard, by road name SO = when boulevard no longer exists SOs7yP
5400 60 Street lighting, by road name SO = when street lighting no longer exists SOs7yP
5400 70 Bus shelters and Stops, by road name SO = when shelter or stop no longer exists SOs7yP
5400 80 Ice and snow incidents, by year, month, day SO = when final report and/or event is resolved 30y = this is to preserve a memory of the local government's actions for legal purposes SR = retain final report, destroy clippings, drafts and working files SOs30ySR
5400 90 Damage incidents, by year, month, day SO = when final report and/or event is resolved 30y = this is to preserve a memory of the local government's actions for legal purposes SR = retain final report, destroy clippings, drafts and working files SOs30ySR
5450 01 General CY2s5yD
5450 02 Name tracking index SR = when list or spreadsheet is updated SONaD
5450 03 Civic address allocation CY2s5yP
5460 01 General CY2s5yD
5460 02 Traffic control index SO = when index is updated SONaD
5460 03 Traffic control orders CY2s5yP
5460 20 Traffic control devices, by location SO = when traffic control device no longer exists SOs7yP
5460 30 Parking management projects SR = retain final reports CY2s5ySR
5500 01 General CY2s5yD
5500 20 Utility plans, by utility supplier SO = when the plan is replaced and is no longer required for reference purposes SONaD
5550 01 General CY2s5yD
5550 20 Aerial photography CY2s10yP
5550 30 Mapping and drawings CY2s10yP
5590 01 General CY2s5yD
5590 20 Reports/statistics SO = until updated SR = retain annual reports and special one time reports SONaSR
6000 01 General CY2s5yD
6000 02 Master plans SO = when master plan is replaced SR = retain master plan plan, destroy drafts and working files SOs7ySR
6000 20 Park issues and general information, by topic SO = when the issue or information is no longer relevant SR = retain significant, historical issues and information SOs7ySR
6000 30 Park project, by name SO = when project is complete and the records are no longer needed for reference purposes 20y = the twenty year retention period allows for long term reference SR = plans and designs will be permanently retained; correspondence, drafts and duplication will be destroyed. SOs20ySR
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6050 01 General CY2s5yD
6050 20 Park file, by name of park SO = when park is no longer owned or managed by the municipality SR = legal documents, agreements, leases, management plans and designs will be permanently retained; correspondence, drafts and duplication will be destroyed SOs7ySR
6050 30 Open space file, by name of open space SO = when open space is no longer owned or managed by the municipality SR = legal documents, agreements, leases, management plans and designs will be permanently retained; correspondence, drafts and duplication will be destroyed SOs7ySR
6050 40 Urban agricultural/forest area file, by name of area SO = when area is no longer owned or managed by the municipality SR = legal documents, agreements, leases, management plans and designs will be permanently retained; correspondence, drafts and duplication will be destroyed SOs7ySR
6100 01 General CY2s5yD
6100 20 Park file, by name of park SO = when information about the park is no longer tracked by the municipality SOs7yD
6100 30 Open space file, by name of open space SO = when information about the park is no longer tracked by the municipality SOs7yD
6100 40 Urban agricultural/forest area file, by name of area SO = when information about the park is no longer tracked by the municipality SOs7yD
6410 01 General CY2s5yD
6410 02 Census data (Statistics Canada) SONaP
6410 03 Regional planning statistical reports SONaP
6430 01 General CY2s5yD
6430 02 Strategic plans SR = plans will be retained; drafts, correspondence and background information will be destroyed CY2s5ySR
6430 03 Departmental business plans SR = plans will be retained; drafts, correspondence and background information will be destroyed CY2s5ySR
6430 04 Other cities CY2s5yD
6440 01 General CY2s5yD
6440 20 Official Community Plans, by date SO = until revised SR = plans will be retained; drafts, correspondence and background information will be destroyed Includes Neighbourhood Comprehensive Plans SOs7ySR
6440 30 Area plans, by date SO = until revised SR = plans will be retained; drafts, correspondence and background information will be destroyed SOs7ySR
6440 40 Regional plans, by date SO = until revised SONaD
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6440 50 Other local government community plans, by agency and date SONaD
6440 60 Provincial plans, by date SO = until revised SR = plans will be retained; drafts, correspondence and background information will be destroyed SONaD
6440 70 Federal plans, by date Includes Department of National Defence plans SR = plans will be retained; drafts, correspondence and background information will be destroyed SONaD
6630 01 General SO = when the information is no longer required CY2s5yD
6630 20 Development issues management and information SONaD
6700 01 General CY2s5yD
6700 20 Market housing research SO2naD
6700 30 Non-market housing research SO2naD
6700 40 Housing studies SO = when no longer required for reference purposes SR = retain studies conducted by the local government SO2naSR
6750 01 General CY2s5yD
6750 20 Projects SO = until completed SONaP
6830 01 General CY2s5yD
6830 20 Heritage site files, by name of site SONaP
6830 30 Heritage site projects, by location or project name SO = until completed SONaP
6930 01 General CY2s5yD
6930 20 Areas, by name SO = when completed SONaP
6930 30 Projects SO = when completed SONaP
6970 01 General CY2s5yD
6970 20 Reports SO = until updated SR = retain annual reports and special one time reports SONaSR
7010 01 General CY2s5yD
7100 01 General CY2s5yD
7130 01 General CY2s5yD
7130 02 911 emergency number information Includes the emergency translation service SO = until updated SONaD
7130 20 Local government area emergency plan Includes drills and exercises SO = until updated SONaP
7130 30 Local government offices' business continuity plan Includes drills and exercises SO = until updated SONaP
7130 40 Event tracking and response, by incident name and year SO = when final report and/or event is resolved 30y = this is to preserve a memory of the local government's actions for legal purposes SR = retain final report; destroy clippings, drafts and working files SOs30ySR
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7200 01 General CY2s5yD
7280 01 General CY2s5yD
7280 20 Fire inspection files, by civic address SO = life of building 30y = the thirty year retention is based on the Limitations Act Contained within the FDM Database SOs30yD
7280 25 Fire inspection data SO = life of building 30y = the thirty year retention is based on the Limitations Act SOs30yD
7300 01 General CY2s5yD
7300 20 Emergency incident input documents, by incident number Covers Alarm Room Sheets. Contained within the FDM Database CY2naD
7300 25 Fire incident and investigation data Includes reports to the Office of the Fire Commissioner SO = as long as View Royal exists SONaP
7300 30 Fire investigations, by civic address, date SO = as long as View Royal exists SONaP
7320 01 General CY2naD
7320 20 Fire safety and prevention programs, by name SO = life of program SONaP
7320 30 Fire drills, by civic address and name of building SO = life of building 30y = the thirty year retention is based on the Limitations Act SOs30yD
7380 01 General CY2s5yD
7380 20 Fire protection reports SO = when no longer required for reference purposes SR = retain annual reports and special one time reports SONaSR
7400 01 General CY2s5yD
7450 01 General CY2s5yD
7500 01 General CY2s5yD
7500 20 Programs, by name SR = retain program plans, reports and publications CY2s5ySR
7550 01 General CY2s5yD
7580 01 General CY2s5yD
7580 20 Reports SO = until updated SR = retain annual reports and special one time reports SONaSR
7710 01 General CY2s5yD
7740 01 General CY2s5yD
7780 01 General CY2s5yD
7900 01 General CY2s5yD
7900 02 Rental of facilities CY2s5yD
7930 01 General CY2s5yD
7960 01 General CY2s5yD
7960 02 Branches, by location SR = retain program plans, reports and publications CY2s5ySR
Records Classification System - Secondary Classifications Page 18
Records Classification System - Secondary Classifications Page 18
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Primary Secondary SecTitle Description RetentionCode
8020 01 General CY2s5yD
8020 02 Calendar of offerings CY2naP
8020 03 Registration forms CY2s5yD
8020 04 Registration process CY2s5yD
8020 20 Recreation programs, by facility CY2s5yD
8020 30 Special recreation programs, by program SO = when all activities associated with the event have concluded, including any audits or reviews SOs7yD
8100 01 General CY2s5yD
8100 20 Special events, by name SO = when all activities associated with the event have concluded, including any audits or reviews SR = retain program plans, reports and publications for significant local government sponsored events SOs7ySR
8160 01 General CY2s5yD
8160 20 Reports, by date SO = until updated SR = retain annual reports and special one time reports SONaSR
8310 01 General CY2s5yD
8330 01 General CY2s5yD
8330 02 Transportation Plans SO = when master plan is replaced SR = retain master plan plan, destroy all drafts and working files SOs7ySR
8500 01 General CY2s5yD
8500 03 Routes and schedules SR = retain infrastructure plans, reports and publications CY2s5ySR
8500 04 Shelters and stops SR = retain infrastructure plans, reports and publications CY2s5ySR
8600 01 General SR = retain infrastructure plans, reports and publications CY2s5ySR
8640 01 General SR = retain infrastructure plans, reports and publications CY2s5ySR
8660 01 General SR = retain infrastructure plans, reports, publications and highway use permits CY2s5ySR
8700 01 General SR = retain infrastructure plans, reports and publications CY2s5ySR
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Extracted from: 2013 12 10 Committee of the Whole Agenda