Demystifying disposal
The briefing covered the following issues:
- an introduction to disposal rules in NSW
- an overview of disposal terminology and tools, including general and functional retention and disposal authorities
- tips on implementing a retention and disposal authority
- pointers to further information and help.
The following information was provided to participants at the session:
- Powerpoint presentation - 15 slides (132kb)
- a list of current general retention and disposal authorities
- an example of a GDA - Personnel records (GDA 12)
- a summary of the process for developing a functional retention and disposal authority (Word doc, 35kb)
- a checklist to use when submitting a retention and disposal authority (Word doc, 25kb)
- a checklist to use when implementing a retention and disposal authority (Word doc, 56kb)
For further advice about the information presented at this information briefing, please contact State Records.


