What is the disposition schedule?
In the previous chapter, we discussed how to design the File Plan and we looked at the steps needed to build the structure for the File Plan within Alfresco. One part of creating the File Plan that we haven't discussed yet in great detail is the assignment of the disposition schedule to the elements of the File Plan. The disposition schedule will be the main topic of this chapter.
Disposition instructions
The Disposition Schedule forms the instructions and steps that describe what happens at the end of the life of a record. In short, the disposition describes the steps needed to remove or dispose of a record from the Records Management system. The possible steps for the disposition include retention, transfer, and ultimately destruction.
Regulations or company policy often requires that a record be retained for a certain period of time. At some point, the record may need to be moved or transferred to another location for permanent or long-term archival...
