City of Davenport, IA Chapter 2.82 MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC RECORDS

2.82.010 Ownership of records.

[11-10-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-453[1]]

All City public records as defined in Iowa Code Chapter 22 shall be the property of the City of Davenport.

[1] Editor's Note: This ordinance replaced former Ch. 2.82, Management Of Public Records, adopted by Ord. No. 88-561 §§ 2 through 5, 7 and 8.

2.82.020 Duties of City officials, employees, and agents.

[11-10-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-453]

It shall be the duty of each official, employee, and agent of the City to handle public records in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law, as well as such rules which may be instituted by the City Administrator or that official's designee.

2.82.030 Records management policy.

[11-10-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-453]

The City Administrator is responsible for insuring the proper management of the public records created and maintained by the City of Davenport. The City Administrator may delegate authority for records management functions to the Deputy City Clerk, Archivist, and/or a City department head. The City Administrator shall develop and maintain an administrative policy that addresses records management, complies with state and federal law, and reflects the guidance of the state records manual and schedule as applicable.