As we are nearing the end of the year, it’s often a time of turnover. Many employees are retiring or transferring to different positions, and many new employees are coming onboard. These transitions are a great time to be thinking about our records!

Did you know that there is an Executive Policy that requires that all employees leaving their county positions perform certain steps with their records? Did you know that Supervisors also have a role in that process?

The good news is that there are resources to help!

1. Manage your records throughout your entire employment – Don’t leave it all to the end and don’t add extra stress at the end. Remember that Content Manager (CM) is always available to file your inactive records throughout your employment. Many other resources are also available for managing records in other spaces.
2. Don’t wait until the last minute – If you know you’re leaving your position, take a look at the records management Exiting Employee Checklist as soon as you can and see where you might need support in those steps. Important: supervisors are responsible for managing the records if the employee has not done so before they leave!

For more information, visit the County Records and Information Management Program (CRIMP) website or contact them at Records.Management@kingcounty.gov.