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Core Data
RDA Number
SW13
Effective Date
Record Series Abstract
Forms and documentation to implement federal national voter registration act of 1993 and TCA 2-2-201 through TCA 2-2-207. The form has been established as a statewide form for the use of all agencies involved. Each voter registration agency clientele is provided this form when declining to register to vote.
Record Series Active
Yes
Cut Off at End of
Calendar Year
Total Retention Years
5
Total Retention Months
0
Retention End Action
Destroy
Disposition Notes
Files are cut off at the end of the Calendar Year and are to be maintained for five years and destroyed. Records may be maintained in either paper or electronic format, provided the electronic content has been verified for completeness, accuracy, and usability. Records in electronic format shall be maintained in a system that meets minimum requirements of Finance and Administration (F&A)/Strategic Technology Solutions (STS). Any sensitive or confidential information contained therein shall be destroyed according to standards for destruction of confidential information.
Worksheet
Record Location
Agency records officer shall keep documentation of specific location.
File Arrangement
alpha numeric
Media Format Generated
Electronic
Paper
Media Format Generated Summary
Electronic: Text
Electronic: Raster Image
Electronic: Spreadsheet/Database
Paper: Sheet
Media Format Stored
Electronic
Paper
Media Format Stored Summary
Electronic: Text
Electronic: Raster Image
Electronic: Spreadsheet/Database
Paper: Sheet
Date Range
1970 to current
Agency
Allotment Code
30513
Annual Accumulation
Agency records officer shall keep documentation of specific volume.
Current Volume
Agency records officer shall keep documentation of specific volume.
Record Value
Administrative
Audit Requirements
State
Information Shared Outside the State
No
Essential Record
No
Confidential
No
Does this Record Series Contain Sensitive Information?
No
Agency Retention
5 years
Records Center Retention Period
0
Electronic Records Plan Inventory
System Name
Records Officer shall document system name.
Hardware Description
All hardware for maintaining the records series shall be maintained in accordance with the current standards of Strategic Technology Solutions (STS).
Software Description
All software for maintaining the records series shall be maintained in accordance with the current standards of Strategic Technology Solutions (STS). The agency shall use File Types and Formats that are considered High Confidence by STS.
System Location
Agency Records Officer shall document the system location.
Backup Procedures
The backup procedures system shall be maintained in accordance with the current standards of Strategic Technology Solutions (STS). Backup procedures shall be reviewed and tested annually.
Disaster Recovery
Agency shall have a detailed Disaster Recovery Plan for the system in accordance with the current standards of Strategic Technology Solutions (STS). Disaster Recovery plans shall be reviewed annually.
Data Migration Description
Agency shall have a detailed plan for migrating the electronic records in case of a software upgrade/change, hardware replacement, or a disaster.
RDA Comments
Records Management Division (RMD)
06-17-2021
No recommended changes.
Tennessee State Library and Archives
07-01-2021
No recommended changes.
Comptroller Audit Review
06-17-2021
We have reviewed RDA SW13 from an audit standpoint. We concur with the recommended retention and disposition specifications.
Agency Records Officer
07-09-2021
Agency concurs, thank you.
RMD Director
08-18-2021
Statewide RDA SW13 is a request to revise an RDA. The retention period will remain five years and destroy. The format will be paper/electronic. The Disposition Notes and Worksheet have been updated. Recommend approval of the request to revise Statewide RDA SW13.
Public Records Commission
10-25-2021
PRC approves RDA SW13.