2020 Archdiocese of Atlanta Employee Policy Manual/September 2020 - Manual / Resource - Page 52
The following email classifications have been created by the Office of Archives and Records.
Classification
Definition
Two Year Email
All sent and received archdiocesan emails for majority of
employees and priests, unless otherwise specified.
2 years
Seven Year Email
All sent and received archdiocesan emails for a selection of
employees in certain departments based on legal needs.
7 years
All sent and received archdiocesan emails for a selection of
Twelve Year Email employees in certain departments based on legal needs.
Permanent Email
All sent and received archdiocesan emails of select
executives, such as the Archbishop, Auxiliary Bishops, and
Chancellor.
Retention
Description
12 years
Permanent
4.8 MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS
The Catholic Communications office works for the Archbishop to ensure that the Archdiocese of
Atlanta is represented as a unified Body of Christ. We work to ensure a clear, consistent message
of God’s love through His Church. To ensure a consistent, unified message, all employees,
contractors, parishes, schools, and institutions affiliated with the Archdiocese of Atlanta are
required to comply with the following media communication policy.
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All media inquiries or contact with the media should be directed to:
The Director of Communications, Chancery Office of Communications
Comments to the media can only be issued by the Communications office.
Story submissions, letters to the editor, and advertisements to any media outlets may not be
submitted without the approval of the Communications Director. The exception to this
policy is the submission of information about a parish event or schedule.
If a reporter, photographers, or videotaping crew shows up unexpectedly at your
institution, contact the Director of Communications of the Chancery Office before you
allow them on the grounds of your facility. You or your authorized representative may be
directed to speak or not to speak with the media after the Communications Director
determines if any response is appropriate.
This policy has been put in place to protect the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the people it is charged
with serving.
4.9 FRAUDULENT OR DISHONEST CONDUCT & WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY
The Archdiocese of Atlanta (“Archdiocese”) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of
conduct and ethics. This Fraudulent or Dishonest Conduct & Whistleblower Policy (“Fraud
Policy”) reflects the practices and principles of behavior that support this commitment. The
Archdiocese expects every employee, volunteer, officer and trustee to read and understand the
Policy and its application to the performance of his or her responsibilities.
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