OAR 166-150-0001: Definitions and Applicability

(1) Definitions. (a) as used in these Division 150 rules: (A) “Agency” means any of Oregon’s 36 counties or any special district as defined in ORS 198.010. (B) “Series” has the meaning given the term “record series” in OAR 166-005-0010. (b) OAR 166-005-0010 and OAR 166-017-0011 contain general definitions that may also apply to these Division 150 rules. (2) Applicability. This General Records Retention Schedule applies to the official copy of all public records, regardless of medium or physical format, that are created or stored by counties and special districts. A county or special district may destroy public records which have met the terms and conditions of their scheduled retention period, subject to the prior audit requirements of OAR 166-030-0041 and any suspension ordered under the provisions of OAR 166-030-0045. Please note the exceptions to this General Schedule listed in OAR 166-030-0026 before disposing of records.