This session is for newcomers to public records management and as a refresher for seasoned records veterans. Presentation will cover the rules and requirements for managing records in accordance with Chapter 40.14 RCW - Preservation and Destruction of Public Records. Topics include: • Fundamentals of records management and why it matters• Terms and definitions commonly used in records management • What a records retention schedule is • How to implement and apply retention schedules and the process of managing public records.