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

• With respect to its obligations under this Section regarding Electronically Stored Information, the Assuming Institution will complete the Data Retention Catalog attached hereto as Schedule 6.3 and submit it to the Receiver for the Receiver’s approval of the Assuming Institution’s data retention plan.

• On completion of the Work and prior to and as a condition precedent to the Application for Retention Payment, the Contractor will provide one neatly prepared and complete set of As-Built Drawings and Annotated Specifications to the District.

• A decision by the Architect, as provided in Article 20.5, shall be required as a condition precedent to proceeding with remedies set forth in Article 20.9 as to all such matters arising prior to the date Retention Payment Application is due, regardless of whether such matters relate to execution and progress of the Work, or the extent to which the Work has reached Final Completion.

• A Claim is a request for payment, supported by back-up documentation which includes, invoices time sheets, or other documents substantiating legitimacy or entitlement that is submitted during the Project or immediately following the Project made prior to the Application for Retention Payment and prior to Final Completion of the Project.

• Reporting Requirements, Governance obligations, Retention of Records, Audit & Inspection.

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 a student has enrolled for a subsequent term at the same institution as the previous term.

Retention means the amount specified as such in the Schedule.

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 the election process by which a superior

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 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.