AGENCY: Governor (2021- : Cox)

SERIES: 29628
TITLE: Executive orders
DATES: 2005-2009.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date

DESCRIPTION: These records are official copies of executive orders and proclamations issued by the Governor. Executive orders afford a method for reacting to and preparing a plan of action for sudden problems or changing events which require the Governor's prompt attention. Their issuance provides an established conventional means of responding to these events. Through the executive order, the Governor also creates mechanisms to implement the regulations and establish organizations to perform activities of the government in some specific way. Proclamations are more broad statements of position. They provide a formal means to report to the general public that the Governor has responded to an event in a specific manner. Frequently, proclamations are issued to pay tribute or to express formal observance of holidays or other noteworthy occasions.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 5 year(s) after separation or for 0

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule State agency executive correspondence, GRS-1758

AUTHORIZED: 11/22/2017

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years after separation and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

Computer data files: Retain in Office until separation and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

These records have value for historical research regarding the governor's executive orders and proclamations and their effect on the administration of state government.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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