The Administrative Guide to State Government presents what an informed person should know about the major processes of state government .
DTMB has multiple Boards and Commissions for which they have administrative oversight.
DTMB Reports to the Michigan legislature organized by fiscal year
The State Administrative Board has general supervisory control over the administrative activities of all state departments and agencies.
Information technology (IT) Policies document the DTMB's authority to establish Standards and Procedures in the specified areas.
At the heart of the DTMB organization are the fundamental governance elements that define the department's authorities, processes, and procedures
The Archives of Michigan is responsible for preserving the records of Michigan government and other public institutions. The collections also include documents, maps, photographs and film from private individuals and organizations.
Cybersecurity information for the state of Michigan and resources for the public. Featuring educational and support information for local government, schools and more.
The State of Michigan Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Mapping Site provides access to GIS data, and information across the GIS community in Michigan.
DTMB Delivery Services provides comprehensive transport services tailored to the needs of each customer as well as ID Mail and moving services.
DTMB Mail and Delivery Services offers a full range of automated and manual mail handling and delivery services.
The DTMB Real Estate Division provides real estate and occupancy services for State of Michigan agency needs.
Information and services for local government agencies about managing records and data in the most effective, cost efficient, and legally compliant manner.
The State of Michigan’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) section is responsible for insuring and protecting the people, property, and activities of state government.
Details on state surplus property, auctions, and eligibility for federal surplus programs.
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"General Retention Schedules" cover records that are common to a particular type of local government agency, such as a county clerk or a school district. However, general schedules may not address every single record that a particular agency may have in its possession.
Any record that is not covered by an approved general schedule cannot be destroyed without the authorization of an approved "agency-specific schedule." Agency-specific schedules only address the unique records of the agency named on the schedule, and may not be used by another agency. Agency-specific schedules always override general schedules. The instructions and forms used to develop agency-specific schedules are available online.
Records can exist in a wide variety of formats, including paper, maps, photographs, digital images, e-mail messages, databases, etc. The retention periods defined within general schedules do not specify the format that the record may exist in, because each government agency that follows this schedule may choose to retain its records using different recording media. Local government agencies are responsible for ensuring that their records are properly retained and remain accessible during this entire retention period. Various laws identify acceptable formats for retaining public records; agencies are responsible for understanding and complying with these laws.
Updated 10-24-2023
GS1 - Nonrecord Material Defined (approved 6-2-2015)
GS7 - Local Health Departments (approved 4-24-2018, revised 2018, 2020, 2022)
GS8 - Cities and Villages (approved 4-7-1998, updated 2010)
GS11 - Local Law Enforcement (approved 12-14-2021, revised 3-15-2022)
GS13 - District Courts (approved 8-14-2018)
GS17 - Public Libraries (approved 1-18-2005. revised 3-16-2021)
GS18 - Fire/Ambulance Departments (approved 3-6-2007)
GS19 - Prosecuting Attorneys (approved 5-1-2007)
GS20 - Community Mental Health Services Programs (approved 5-1-2007)
GS23 - Elections Records (approved 10-24-2023, revised 3-26-2024)
GS24 - City and Village Clerks (approved 11-5-2008)
GS26 - Local Government Human Resources (approved 8-16-2022)
GS28 - City and Village Treasurers (approved 7-20-2010)
GS30 - Local Government Information Technology (approved 12-1-2009)
GS31 - Local Government Financial Records (approved 4-7-2009)
GS32 - Local Government Parks and Recreation Departments (approved 4-20-2010)
GS34 - Local 9-1-1 Call Centers (approved 7-20-2010)
GS35 - Local Government Administrative Records (approved 6-6-2023)
GS1 - Nonrecord Material Defined (approved 6-2-2015)
GS3 - County Registers of Deeds (approved 10-17-2006)
GS6 - County Clerks (approved 2-6-2018)
GS7 - Local Health Departments (approved 4-24-2018, revised 2018, 2020, 2022)
GS9 - County Roads Commissions (approved 8-4-1998)
GS11 - Local Law Enforcement (approved 12-14-2021, revised 3-15-2022)
GS14 - Probate Courts (approved 8-14-2018)
GS15 - Circuit Courts (approved 7-16-2019)
GS17 - Public Libraries (approved 1-18-2005, revised 3-16-2021)
GS18 - Fire/Ambulance Departments (approved 3-6-2007)
GS19 - Prosecuting Attorneys (approved 5-1-2007)
GS20 - Community Mental Health Services Programs (approved 5-1-2007)
GS21 - County Veterans Affairs (approved 11-6-2007)
GS22 - Veterans Trust Fund (approved 12-4-2007)
GS23 - Elections Records (approved 10-24-2023, revised 3-26-2024)
GS26 - Local Government Human Resources (approved 8-16-2022)
GS27 - County Treasurers (approved 8-18-2020)
GS30 - Local Government Information Technology (approved 12-1-2009)
GS31 - Local Government Financial Records (approved 4-7-2009)
GS32 - Local Government Parks and Recreation Departments (approved 4-20-2010)
GS34 - Local 9-1-1 Call Centers (approved 7-20-2010)
GS35 - Local Government Administrative Records (approved 6-6-2023)
GS36 - Drain and Water Resources Commissioners (approved 2-24-2015)
GS37 - County Equalization Departments (approved 10/24/2017)
GS1 - Nonrecord Material Defined (approved 6-2-2015)
GS10 - Townships (approved 7-1-1997, updated 2009, 2014)
GS11 - Local Law Enforcement (approved 12-14-2021, revised 3-15-2022)
GS17 - Public Libraries (approved 1-18-2005, revised 3-16-2021)
GS18 - Fire/Ambulance Departments (approved 3-6-2007)
GS23 - Elections Records (approved 10-24-2023, revised 3-26-2024)
GS25 - Township Clerks (approved 6-17-2008)
GS26 - Local Government Human Resources (approved 8-16-2022)
GS29 - Township Treasurers (approved 9-1-2009)
GS30 - Local Government Information Technology (approved 12-1-2009)
GS31 - Local Government Financial Records (approved 4-7-2009)
GS32 - Local Government Parks and Recreation Departments (approved 4-20-2010)
GS34 - Local 9-1-1 Call Centers (approved 7-20-2010)
GS35 - Local Government Administrative Records (approved 6-6-2023)
GS1 - Nonrecord Material Defined (approved 6-2-2015)
GS2 - Public Schools (approved 4-11-2023)
GS23 - Elections Records (approved 10-24-2023, revised 3-26-2024)
GS26 - Local Government Human Resources (approved 8-16-2022)
GS30 - Local Government Information Technology (approved 12-1-2009)
GS31 - Local Government Financial Records (approved 4-7-2009)
GS35 - Local Government Administrative Records (approved 6-6-2023)
Guide: Record Retention for Michigan Public Schools
Tip Sheet: Requesting Student Transcripts from Closed Schools
GS13 - District Courts (approved 8-14-2018)
GS14 - Probate Courts (approved 8-14-2018)
GS15 - Circuit Courts (approved 7-16-2019)
Questions about record retention for court records should be directed to the State Court Administrative Office. https://www.courts.michigan.gov/administration/offices/regional-offices/
GS1 - Nonrecord Material Defined (approved 6-2-2015)
GS11 - Local Law Enforcement (approved 12-14-2021, revised 3-15-2022)
GS26 - Local Government Human Resources (approved 8-16-2022)
GS30 - Local Government Information Technology (approved 12-1-2009)
GS31 - Local Government Financial Records (approved 4-7-2009)
GS34 - Local 9-1-1 Call Centers (approved 7-20-2010)
GS35 - Local Government Administrative Records (approved 6-6-2023)
