As county employees, the records we maintain do not belong to us; instead they belong to the agency we work for. This is especially important to remember for employees that are exiting employment, and even those transferring to different agencies within King County. Any records that document your work for a particular position should be left in the care and custody of the agency you are leaving. Do not take them with you!

For more guidance, refer to the Exiting Employee Checklist on our website.

For more information, visit the county’s Records Management Program website or contact them at records.management@kingcounty.gov. The Records Management Program, in the Department of Executive Services, provides guidance, resources, and training to all King County employees to assist them with managing King County’s public records according to state and local legal requirements and best practices.