The Contract Retention Policy has been developed to establish clear guidelines for managing contractual documents in accordance with New Zealand's legal requirements and business best practices. This policy is essential for organizations operating in New Zealand that need to maintain contractual records in compliance with various legislative requirements, including the Public Records Act 2005, Companies Act 1993, and Tax Administration Act 1994. The policy addresses the full lifecycle of contract documentation, from initial storage to eventual disposal, covering both physical and electronic records. It is designed to ensure compliance, minimize legal risk, facilitate audit processes, and maintain efficient access to important contractual information. This Contract Retention Policy is particularly crucial given the varying retention requirements for different types of contracts and the need to balance legal compliance with practical business operations.
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1. 1. Purpose and Scope: Defines the objective of the policy and its application scope across the organization
2. 2. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the policy including types of contracts, retention periods, and relevant terminology
3. 3. Legal and Regulatory Framework: Outlines the relevant legislation and regulatory requirements affecting contract retention
4. 4. Retention Periods: Specifies standard retention periods for different types of contracts and related documents
5. 5. Storage and Security Requirements: Details requirements for secure storage of contracts, including both physical and electronic storage methods
6. 6. Roles and Responsibilities: Defines who is responsible for managing contract retention, including specific roles and duties
7. 7. Document Management Procedures: Outlines procedures for filing, organizing, and maintaining contract documents
8. 8. Access Control: Specifies who can access stored contracts and the procedures for accessing them
9. 9. Disposal and Destruction: Details procedures for secure disposal or destruction of contracts after retention period expires
1. Electronic Records Management: Detailed section for organizations heavily utilizing electronic contract management systems
2. Industry-Specific Requirements: Additional section for organizations in regulated industries with special retention requirements
3. International Contracts: Section for organizations dealing with international contracts and multiple jurisdictions
4. Disaster Recovery: Detailed procedures for protecting and recovering contract documents in case of disasters
5. Audit Procedures: Specific procedures for internal and external auditing of contract retention compliance
6. Privacy and Data Protection: Extended section for organizations handling sensitive personal data in contracts
1. Schedule A: Retention Period Matrix: Detailed matrix showing retention periods for different types of contracts and related documents
2. Schedule B: Document Classification Guide: Guide for classifying different types of contracts and determining their retention requirements
3. Schedule C: Compliance Checklist: Checklist for ensuring compliance with retention requirements
4. Appendix 1: Forms and Templates: Standard forms for document disposal, access requests, and retention tracking
5. Appendix 2: Legal Requirements Reference: Detailed reference of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
6. Appendix 3: System Procedures: Technical procedures for electronic document management systems
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