Mark,
This is an excellent example of where the retention schedule could be updated in terms of using current nomenclature.
It might be helpful to consider looking at how local offices commonly reference records when changes and updates are made to the retention schedule. There appears to be a gap between references in the retention schedule and references regularly used by clerks and treasurers.
Michelle Maynard
Assistant Town Clerk
Wilmington
From: Vermont Municipal Government Discussion Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Reaves, Mark
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007
11:16 AM
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Subject: Re: Copies of tax bills
The retention schedule lists:
Tax Payments Due or Paid, (Duplicate Copies of) - 2 years – D.O. #9747.001
From: Vermont Municipal Government Discussion Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jan Ladd
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007
9:34 AM
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Subject: Re: Copies of tax bills
That is a good question. I also keep a copy of all tax bills and put them in with "keep for 10 years". Would like to hear that answer too.
Jan Ladd, Benson
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From: [log in to unmask]">Wilmington Finance Dept.
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 4:25 PM
Subject: Copies of tax bills
Each year we print a set of tax bills to keep in the office in case some one needs a copy. I have several years worth of these bills and wondering about throwing them away. Does anyone have a policy on how long they keep them? There doesn’t seem to be a requirement for keeping them on the retention time table from the State.
Christine Richter
Town of Wilmington
Finance Officer/Treasurer