Records management: principles and practices : manual of procedures

Abstract

This manual has been developed: to help staff understand the records management principles applicable to the records they create and receive, and help them to manage the information in a secure and efficient manner; to provide clear instructions and resources to manage the record-keeping function at all stages of the Commission’s operations; to make sure that the policies and principles of records management are clear to all staff and that there is a transparent and comprehensive set of policies, procedures and guidance that staff can and should follow to achieve effective records management at a consistent standard across the Commission. The manual is intended for all staff, records coordinators and information management assistants, consultants, fellows and interns. These guidelines should be used in conjunction with other resources available to support recordkeeping requirements, including the ECA records management policy, the file classification scheme, the retention and disposal schedules, the information security policy and records management standards and guidelines.