Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 10/2/2018
Item Status: New
From: Felisha Anderson, Archives Director
Submitted by: Felisha Anderson
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Proclamation - Archives Month - October 2018
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt a proclamation which sets and proclaims October 2018, as Archives Month in Baldwin County, Alabama, and encourages the public to visit the archives facility in Bay Minette and other archives and museum throughout the area to discover their collections.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N
Background: October is American Archives Month, a celebration of archives and the work of archivists who collect, preserve and share the records of our past. Although we are sometimes overlooked, archives play an important role in preserving the American story. Like archivists everywhere, the staff of the Baldwin County Department of Archives and History work daily to maintain Baldwin County’s history and make it available to the public.
In honor of this celebration, the Archives department invites the community to visit our facility to learn more about the profession and meet those who help preserve Baldwin County’s story. We would also like to use this month to remind individuals who possess historical materials to properly care for them so that they may be of use to future generations. Finally, we encourage the public to visit other archives and museums throughout the area to discover their collections, as well.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration - Have the proclamation signed by the Commissioners before the meeting
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A