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 aggregate of the monies retained by the Purchaser for the competent completion of the Contract by the Supplier.

Examples of Retention in a sentence

  • They will assist with recruitment as well as providing their qualitative assessment which will inform decision-making on individual practice readiness as part of the Recruitment and Retention Workgroup deliberations.

  • The Retention Bonus shall be equal to two percent (2%) of the gross annual base earnings (exclusive of any premiums).

  • However, after vigorous attempts over at least 2-3 months, if at least 19 but fewer than 25 participants have been recruited, the program manager and site XX can request an exception to the recruitment target of the Recruitment and Retention Workgroup.

  • Upon request by Customer, EngagedMD will retain backup copies of Customer’s Informed Consent Process Documentation during the Subscription Term and for thirty (30) days after the Subscription Term (“Documentation Retention Period”) at a rate of $25/month for up to 100GB.

  • However, over the course of the study, a participant may develop an exclusion criterion (e.g., become pregnant); in this case, the participant may be withdrawn from the study by the Recruitment and Retention Workgroup.


More Definitions of Retention

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.
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 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 freely convertible currency that may be held from the proceeds of exports.
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.