(a) Records in the form of e-mail, text messaging, and instant messaging, including those sent and received via a hand-held communications device, are to be treated in the same fashion as records in other formats, such as paper or audiotape.
(b) Public record content transmitted to or from private accounts or personal devices is subject to disclosure. All employees or representatives of the city are required to retain their e-mail records and other electronic records in accordance with applicable records retention schedules.
(Ord. 45-2009, passed 12-21-2009; Ord. 20-2019, passed 8-5-2019)