Developing a Functional Retention & Disposal Authority (1 Day)

This course gives participants the ability to develop a business classification scheme and identify recordkeeping requirements in line with the 'DIRKS' methodology. They then learn how to use this information to develop a functional retention and disposal authority (FRDA), and become familiar with the process for submitting a FRDA to State Records for approval.

This course comprises sessions on:

• Principles of appraisal and disposal in the NSW public sector
• Establishing context
• Analysing business
• Identifying recordkeeping requirements
• Drafting a disposal authority
• Approval and beyond

This course is designed for records managers and other people responsible for developing a functional retention and  disposal authority covering the unique business and records of their organisation..