Retention definition

Retention means a system designed to prevent the discharge of a given volume of stormwater runoff into surface waters in the state by complete on-site storage. Examples are systems such as excavated or natural depression storage areas, pervious pavement with subgrade, or above ground storage areas.
Retention for purposes of this policy refers to employment decisions on the question of whether or not to suspend a contract pursuant to a reduction in force, nonrenew a limited or extended limited contract, or terminate employment for good and just cause. In the case of a reduction in force, seniority will not be considered when making decisions on contract suspensions, except in the instance of comparable evaluations. The decision to nonrenew or terminate the contract of a poorly performing teacher may be informed by the evaluation(s) conducted under this policy. However, decisions to nonrenew or terminate a teaching contract are not limited by the existence of this policy.
Retention means the period of time during which records must be maintained by an organization because they are needed for operational, legal, fiscal, historical or other purposes.

Examples of Retention in a sentence

  • Retention should be for the minimum period required to achieve the objectives of the aims of the sharing, after which the data must be returned to Trafford Council or destroyed as described below.

  • The Contractor agrees that all activity pursuant to this Contract will be in accordance with all applicable current federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to the Public Records Act (chapter 42.56 RCW), the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 522) and the Records Retention Act (chapter 40.14 RCW).

  • At the conclusion of an investigation and prosecution by either party, the receiving agency will return any and all confidential information to the donor agency, except as required by law, including the Records Retention Act.

  • Upon the termination of the Licence for a specific Hosted Licensed Property, Customer Data will be preserved for fifteen (15) days (the "Retention Period") and made available to Customer within a commercially reasonable timeframe.

  • After the Retention Period the Customer Data will be permanently deleted from AvePoint's Server and shall be irrecoverable by the Customer.


More Definitions of Retention

Retention means the aggregate of the monies retained by the Purchaser for the competent completion of the Contract by the Supplier.
Retention means the amount specified as such in the Schedule.
Retention means a student has enrolled for a subsequent term at the same institution as the previous term.
Retention from Progress Payments and release Retention as required in this CSA and specifically, not until after Close-Out under Article 13.16.
Retention means a portion of a progress payment otherwise due from the owner to the contractor that is withheld pursuant to the terms and conditions of a construction contract to ensure proper performance of the construction contract.
Retention means the election process by which a superior
Retention means the sum of money that the insured agrees to maintain as self-insurance with respect to all "written claims" arising out of each "wrongful act" otherwise covered by this policy. The applicable each “wrongful act” “retention” applies on a first dollar basis and up to its stated amount, to all sums incurred in the investigation, settlement and/or defense of all "written claims" arising out of a "wrongful act". The Each “Wrongful Act” Aggregate Limit of Liability of this policy applies in excess of the "retention" which must be exhausted by the payment of indemnity and/or "defense costs" before we have any duty to pay indemnity or "defense costs". The amount of the applicable “retention" is specified as the Each “Wrongful Act” “Retention” in the Declarations or an endorsement.