What say you then about Form SF-312 in reply 28?If you're referring to my post in a separate thread regarding OF-109, then I'll stand by that one - she broke regulation, but not law.
However, for this one since the SF-312 is a mandatory form for classified information, it's a different story. Still not sure about the law with regard to not signing a form. Have to research it.
Here it is with both forms mentioned...
U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs Manual Volume 5 Handbook 4 Records Management Handbook
5 FAH-4 H-210 REMOVAL OF PERSONAL PAPERS AND NON-RECORD MATERIAL
5 FAH-4 H-217.1 1 Responsibilities
a. The administrative section of each Department of State bureau, office, or post, is responsible for:
( 1 ) Reminding all officials, about to leave the Department or a post, of the requirements for the removal of personal papers and nonrecord materials;
( 2 ) Enforcing compliance with these procedures for the removal of documentary materials prior to execution of the Separation Statement (
Form OF - 109 );
( 3 ) Reviewing materials proposed for removal for all officials except Presidential appointees, located in Washington, DC, who were confirmed by the Senate ; and
( 4 ) Ensuring that departing officials receive a mandatory briefing and that
all departing officials
will execute a
Form SF - 312 , Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement certifying that they have not retained in their possession classified or administratively - controlled documents .
Now I'm wondering if all of this OF-109 issue was an intentional misdirection since it's an "optional" form.