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anticipated litigation. The agency is required to retain the record until the record request and litigation has been resolved. 3.3.2 Digitizing and Destroying (Scanning and Tossing) For early destruction after digitization (scanning), see the applicable county procedures and current approved records retention schedule, section 5.5 Records Conversion. Non-archival paper-based source records that have been imaged – and verified to be complete and accurate – in accordance with county procedures and Washington State Archives requirements, may be destroyed (DAN GS50-09-14). Archival paper-based source records must be transferred to the Washington State Archives. These records may be imaged – and verified to be complete and accurate – in accordance with county procedures and Washington State Archives requirements, then transferred to the Archives prior to the retention requirement. 3.4 Transfer of Public Records Records considered archival (permanent retention) must be retained and preserved according to archival best practices until such time as they are transferred to Washington State Archives. RCW 40.14.030, 40.14.070(2)(a)(iii); WAC 434-615-030 Records that require appraisal must be coordinated with the State Archivist. 3.5 Training Department Heads/Elected Officials (DH/EOs), in coordination with the Records Management Committee, are responsible for training employees regarding policy and procedures. Department Heads/Elected OfficialsDH/EOs will ensure accessibility of records management policy and procedures to all county employees. 3.6 Enforcement Violation of Records Management Policies may result in progressive discipline (including termination) and criminal investigation in accordance with Kittitas County policies and applicable laws. 4. Resources For additional information and resources, see the Kittitas County Records Management Handbook.