Required by O.C.G.A § 50‐18‐90 through § 50‐18‐103, Records Information Management Services manages and oversees compliance with state and federal laws and regulations relating to the preservation and destruction of information created and received by the University. We are responsible for establishing University policy, procedures, and standards that ensure the legitimacy of University record-keeping systems. Learn More →
Requests for records, whether they refer to the Open Records Act or are in writing, should be sent to the Open Records Officer or via email to openrecords@westga.edu.
Moving records is an important part of successful office relocations or remodels. This Guide outlines the minimal steps that should occur in preparing to move, discard, or temporarily relocate records as part of an office relocation, consolidation, or closure. Learn More
Before you go… there are a few records management steps to complete prior to your exit. These steps ensure records are maintained for their full retention period and records on destruction hold because of a public records request, audit, or litigation remain accessible until the matter is resolved. Learn More
