The City of Key West is mandated by the State of Florida to maintain City records in accordance with the public records law.  This includes traditional paper documents, as well as information stored on City computers such as word and excel documents, calendars and e-mails made or received in the connection with the official business of the City.  These records may not be deleted or destroyed unless done in accordance with the Florida Department of State's retention schedule.  

To Ensure compliance with applicable public records laws, please do not delete any document without communicating with the City Clerk's office.

Please see the State of Florida's general schedule of guidelines links below

for Local Government (GS1)  and Law Enforcement (GS2).

Click the link below to view

the State of Florida's Strategic Plan on Electronic Recordkeeping