Retention of Correspondence, including E-mail
Description of Records | Care of Records | Final Disposition |
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Correspondence of the bishop and assistants to the bishop | E-mail is especially vulnerable to loss. E-mail that represents the policies, program, and ongoing life of the synod should be printed out. Letters and e-mail to and from officers of the synod or with the presiding bishop of the ELCA should be kept for the tenure of the bishop; the files then should be appraised for permanent value. Only letters that describe the program and ongoing life of the synod should be kept for the archives. | Send to the synod or regional archives upon completion of service. |
Correspondence with pastors of the synod | Letters and e-mails with pastors of the synod should be handled according to the guidelines in Care of Information on Persons Rostered (See Information on Rostered Persons). |