Function

RECORDS & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

The function of managing the records and information resources of government and its organisations to ensure recordkeeping compliance and to meet their operational needs and, if appropriate, to allow public access to the records consistent with the Territory Records Act 2002 and the Freedom of Information Act 1989. Includes the creation, keeping, protection, preservation, storage and disposal of, and access to records of an organisation, and developing strategies to manage records as archival resources for the benefit of future generations. Also includes the acquisition, control and disposal of library and other information products or items kept for reference purposes and the provision of records and information services to internal and external customers.

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