(1) Definitions.
(a) as used in these Division 150 rules:
- (A) “Agency” means any of Oregon’s 36 counties or any special district as defined in ORS 198.010.
- (B) “Series” has the meaning given the term “record series” in OAR 166-005-0010.
- (b) OAR 166-005-0010 and OAR 166-017-0011 contain general definitions that may also apply to these Division 150 rules.
- (2) Applicability. This General Records Retention Schedule applies to the official copy of all public records, regardless of medium or physical format, that are created or stored by counties and special districts. A county or special district may destroy public records which have met the terms and conditions of their scheduled retention period, subject to the prior audit requirements of OAR 166-030-0041 and any suspension ordered under the provisions of OAR 166-030-0045. Please note the exceptions to this General Schedule listed in OAR 166-030-0026 before disposing of records.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 192.005–192.170 & ORS 357.805–357.895
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 192.005–192.170 & ORS 357.805–357.895
History
OSA 7-2025, adopt filed 11/05/2025, effective 11/05/2025