Legislation Details

File #: 26-1494    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Consent Calendar
File created: 9/3/2026 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 9/22/2026 Final action:
Title: Information Technologies Department recommending the Board extend the Sunset Review Date for Board Policy A-21 - Electronic Messaging Retention Policy to October 24, 2027. FUNDING: N/A
Attachments: 1. A - A-21 Policy Revision Redline, 2. B - A-21 Policy Revision Clean
Related files: 22-1695, 22-1068
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Title

Information Technologies Department recommending the Board extend the Sunset Review Date for Board Policy A-21 - Electronic Messaging Retention Policy to October 24, 2027. 

 

FUNDING:  N/A

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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND

The A-21 - Electronic Messaging Retention Policy was established on June 28, 2022, to provide guidelines for electronic messaging upon implementation of the Microsoft Productivity Suite. It was last modified on October 25, 2022, to match the capabilities of Microsoft retention tools for Outlook and Teams. This item before the Board is recommending an extension of one-year to the sunset date for Board of Supervisors Policy A-21 Electronic Messaging and Retention Policy, to October 25, 2027, to allow Information Technologies sufficient time to work on necessary revisions. No additional changes are proposed at this time.

 

The redline and clean versions of the policy are attached. The policy was originally reviewed by County Counsel and the Information Technology Steering Committee.

 

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may choose not to approve the extension of the sunset date, direct staff to make additional modifications, or take no action.

 

PRIOR BOARD ACTION

Legistar file 22-1068 - June 28, 2022 - The Board approved and established Board Policy A-21 - Electronic Messaging Retention Policy.

Legistar file 22-1695 - October 25, 2022 - The Board approved revisions to Board Policy A-21 - Electronic Messaging Retention Policy. 

 

OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

N/A                     

 

CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS

Approve as recommended.

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT

N/A

 

CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS

Update the Board Policy Manual to include extension of Policy A-21 for an additional year, and notify all Department Heads, as well as any and all Chairs or staff for applicable Boards, Committees, and Commissions as needed.

 

STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT

N/A

 

CONTACT

Amanda Earnshaw, Chief Information Officer